Crossbuck signs indicate:
- Railroad crossings. ✓
- School zones.
- No passing zones.
- Hospitals.
Answer: A. Railroad crossings.
A crossbuck sign indicates a railroad crossing.
Why this is the answer
The handbook describes the crossbuck as an X-shaped sign with the words "RAILROAD CROSSING" printed on it. It appears at railroad crossings and tells you to yield. The same section says to look and listen for trains before crossing, and not to cross if a train is close enough or fast enough to be a danger. Because the sign itself is defined as a railroad crossing sign, the correct choice is railroad crossings.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. School zones. — School zones are not what the handbook says a crossbuck marks; the crossbuck is defined by its X shape and railroad crossing wording.
- C. No passing zones. — No passing zones are not indicated by a crossbuck; the passages tie the crossbuck only to railroad crossings.
- D. Hospitals. — Hospitals are not indicated by a crossbuck; the passages describe it as a railroad crossing sign, not a hospital sign.
Remember it
The X shape is your cue to yield and check for trains before you cross the tracks.