Under the EXEMPT sign scenario, when is a stop required?

Under the EXEMPT sign scenario, when is a stop required?

• A. Always
• B. Never
• C. Only during daylight hours
• D. Stop is not required except when a train is approaching

Answer: (D)

EXEMPT signs at railroad crossings tell you that the usual stop requirement does not apply to certain vehicles, but only under safe conditions. The key idea is that you don’t have to stop just because you’re at the crossing; you stop only if a train is approaching or if signals indicate danger. This means you should proceed through the crossing without stopping when there’s no train coming and no active warning signals, but you must come to a stop if you observe a train or hear warning devices. In short, a stop is required only when a train is approaching.

EXEMPT signs at railroad crossings tell you that the usual stop requirement does not apply to certain vehicles, but only under safe conditions. The key idea is that you don’t have to stop just because you’re at the crossing; you stop only if a train is approaching or if signals indicate danger. This means you should proceed through the crossing without stopping when there’s no train coming and no active warning signals, but you must come to a stop if you observe a train or hear warning devices. In short, a stop is required only when a train is approaching.