Question 455 in the bank

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Two tall white rectangles with black borders side by side, each with one diagonal red stripe slanting in opposite directions. Meaning: Overtaking is prohibited, from the signpost until after the level crossing.
  1. If you see the train’s lights, stop 20 meters before the crossing and don’t try to overtake.
  2. Correct answer: Overtaking is prohibited, from the signpost until after the level crossing.
  3. Stop at a distance of one meter at least before the tracks and check whether another vehicle is trying to overtake you.
  4. Drive faster and cross the railway tracks as quickly as possible. Complete the overtaking maneuver after the crossing.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: Overtaking is prohibited, from the signpost until after the level crossing.

The sign is placed before a level crossing. From the moment you pass it, overtaking is prohibited until you have crossed the whole crossing. Overtaking in the crossing area is dangerous, because you may have to stop before the railway tracks. So you do not speed up to complete an overtaking maneuver on the tracks.

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).