At railroad crossings, ______ flashing signals are used to warn road users of an approaching train.

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At railroad crossings, ______ flashing signals are used to warn road users of an approaching train.

Red flashing signals are used at railroad crossings to warn road users of an approaching train. Red is the color that universally indicates stop and danger, so these lights grab attention quickly and tell you to stop your vehicle before the crossing. When you see them flashing, you should come to a complete stop before the crossing and wait until the lights stop flashing and the train has passed and the crossing is clear. A yellow signal would mean caution ahead, not an immediate stopping requirement, and white or green signals are not used to warn drivers about an approaching train.

Red flashing signals are used at railroad crossings to warn road users of an approaching train. Red is the color that universally indicates stop and danger, so these lights grab attention quickly and tell you to stop your vehicle before the crossing. When you see them flashing, you should come to a complete stop before the crossing and wait until the lights stop flashing and the train has passed and the crossing is clear. A yellow signal would mean caution ahead, not an immediate stopping requirement, and white or green signals are not used to warn drivers about an approaching train.

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