W10: Rail and Light Rail

Learn the meaning of rail and light rail signs. Compare the pictures, read the driving guidance and follow the linked official sources.

Sign explanations are currently available in English.

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8 signs in this collection. Every sign’s meaning is free to read; a free account opens the full explanation. Study counts cover unique published English materials across all states; availability depends on your state and access plan.

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8 signs

Railroad crossing ahead

W10-1

4 handbook slides
3 questions

Meaning & what to do

Storage space

W10-11

Meaning & what to do

Skewed crossing

W10-12

Meaning & what to do

Crossroad with railroad crossing

W10-2

Meaning & what to do

Side road with railroad crossing

W10-3

Meaning & what to do

T-intersection with railroad crossing

W10-4

Meaning & what to do

Low ground clearance crossing

W10-5

Meaning & what to do

Trains may exceed 80 mph

W10-8

Meaning & what to do

Sources & scope

Independent educational summaries by DMV One Way. Sign designs follow MUTCD conventions; state and local rules can add restrictions. Use your current state handbook and the signs on the road for the rules that apply to your trip.

Sources checked October 27, 2026. Current guide illustrations: public-domain FHWA Standard Highway Signs. Historical illustrations: DMV One Way archive.