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What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

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  1. Level crossing, one track.· Correct answer
  2. Crossroad ahead.
  3. Level crossing, two tracks.
  4. Road-Works site.

Explanation

Sign 133 shows an X shape symbolising a single railway track. The distinctive shape is intended to warn drivers of a railway level crossing with only a single track. When there is more than one track, the sign will show a different shape (sign 134).

How to approach it

X shape = single track, double X shape = more than one track

railwaysingle trackX

Common mistake

Confusing a single track with two tracks

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