Texas Car / Permit practice question · Handling Emergencies
A car is stuck on the tracks at a railroad crossing. The blue-and-white sign posted at the crossing is there so that you can:
Answer choices
- Read the schedule of trains for that line
- Learn the maximum weight the crossing will carry
- Report the problem to the railroad and give the crossing's identifying number— Correct answer
- Find the nearest alternative crossing
Why this is the answer
Emergency Notification System signs at crossings let the public report unsafe situations, including vehicles stalled on the tracks, so railroads can respond. Each sign carries an emergency contact number and a crossing inventory number that pinpoints the location. You call the number and give the crossing's identifying number. The sign does not list train schedules or weight limits.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Railroad Crossings
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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