Direction to level crossing phone sign

What it means

The phone at the level crossing is in the direction of the arrow.

The arrow points to the phone you use to contact the signal operator.

Use the phone when signs at the crossing tell you to, or in an emergency on the crossing.

Where you'll see it

At level crossings, near the phone.

Rules to know

• The sign shows the direction to the phone at a level crossing.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 30

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Using a mobile instead of the crossing phone.

  Instead: The crossing phone connects you to the signal operator for that crossing.

Test yourself

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What does this sign mean?

• AThe entrance where entry and exit are separate
• BA bus lane on the road at the junction ahead
• CThe direction to the level crossing phone
• DA youth hostel

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