Railroad Crossing — Colorado Driver's License Practice Test

This Colorado Driver's License Railroad Crossing practice set has 14 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 80% on the real Colorado Driver's License knowledge test to pass.

Sample questions

Three questions from the Railroad Crossing bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 14 questions at random from the same bank.

1. How should you approach a railroad crossing that is not marked with flashing lights or gates?

   • Stop (if necessary) before the crossing to check for approaching trains — a train can arrive at any time — Correct answer
   • Cross quickly without slowing down since there are no warning devices
   • Honk your horn and proceed at normal speed
   • Trains only run during the day, so checking is unnecessary at night

   Explanation: A train can arrive at any time, day or night — obey all warning devices, and at a crossing without flashing lights or gates, stop (if necessary) before the crossing to check for approaching trains.

   Handbook: Railroad Crossing — Approaching Crossings

2. When may you drive onto a railroad crossing?

   • Only when the tracks are clear and there is enough room on the other side to clear a train — Correct answer
   • Whenever traffic ahead is moving, even if you may have to stop on the tracks
   • As soon as the train has passed, regardless of space ahead
   • Stopping briefly on the tracks is allowed if you can see far down the line

   Explanation: Never stop on the tracks — it is illegal and very dangerous; do not drive onto the crossing until the tracks are clear and there is enough room on the other side to clear a train.

   Handbook: Railroad Crossing — Never Stop on Tracks

3. What should you watch for at a railroad crossing with multiple tracks?

   • A second train — Correct answer
   • Only the train closest to you
   • Pedestrians walking along the tracks
   • Nothing extra — multiple tracks are no different from one track

   Explanation: Where there are multiple tracks, watch for a second train.

   Handbook: Railroad Crossing — Multiple Tracks