Question 453 in the bank

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Two tall white rectangles with black borders, each with one red diagonal stripe, the stripes slanting in opposite directions. Meaning: A distance of approx. 100 meters on approach to a level crossing.
  1. If you see the train’s lights, stop six meters before the crossing.
  2. A distance of about 170 meters to an approaching level crossing.
  3. Correct answer: A distance of approx. 100 meters on approach to a level crossing.
  4. A distance of about 250 meters to an approaching level crossing.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: A distance of approx. 100 meters on approach to a level crossing.

Countdown posts with red diagonal stripes are placed before a level crossing, and the number of stripes decreases as you get closer. A single stripe marks the last post, about 100 meters before the crossing, so you should slow down and be ready to stop. Posts with two or three stripes stand earlier, farther away from the crossing.

Topic: Traffic signs. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Tractor (1), Private car (B).