Regulatory Signs
Railroad Crossing Crossbuck
The crossbuck marks the exact spot where the tracks cross the road.
- Shape
- Crossbuck (an X)
- Color
- White with black
- Type
- Regulatory
What to do
- Slow down, look and listen both ways, and yield to any approaching train before crossing.
How to read it
Crossbuck (an X). The X-shaped crossbuck stands at the railroad crossing itself.
White with black. Black on white is a regulatory sign: a traffic law you must follow.
Regulatory sign. Regulatory signs state traffic laws. Ignoring one is a violation.
Signs follow the national standard (the MUTCD) in every state. Your state handbook is the final word for your test.
Related signs
Signs that look similar or come up together on the test.
Road signs quiz and flashcards
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