What does a give way sign above a railway sign mean?

A level crossing is ahead. Slow down, look both ways and listen for trains as you get closer.

Will there be lights at the crossing ahead?

Not always. Some crossings have no lights or gates, so check for trains yourself.

Railway crossing · Crossing warnings

Give way sign above a railway crossing warning sign

A railway crossing is ahead, so slow down, look both ways and listen for trains.

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What it means

What does the give way sign above a railway crossing sign mean in NSW?

A small red bordered give way triangle sits at the top of a grey post, and below it a yellow diamond carries the crossed boards marked RAIL and CROSSING. Together they warn of a level crossing ahead. Some crossings have no lights or gates, so nothing may tell you a train is coming. Slow down as you get closer, look both ways along the line and listen.

What to do

1
Start slowing as soon as you pass the sign.
2
Look and listen for a train as you near the line.
3
At the crossing, give way to any train before you go over.

A practice question with this sign

You pass this sign on a country road. What should you do as you get closer?

Right.Not quite. The answer is B.

The sign warns of a railway level crossing ahead. Some crossings have no lights or gates, so you must check for trains yourself.

Source: Safe driving practice

Common questions

What does a give way sign above a railway sign mean?: A level crossing is ahead. Slow down, look both ways and listen for trains as you get closer.
Will there be lights at the crossing ahead?: Not always. Some crossings have no lights or gates, so check for trains yourself.

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