Should the tram driver "park" the tram prior to manual positioning of the rail switch?
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Correct answer
YES
Explanation
This question is about setting the points (switch) by hand. Before setting the points by hand, the tram driver should "park" the tram - the answer is YES.
When changing the points manually, the tram driver leaves the cab and goes onto the tracks, often onto the roadway. The tram must then be at a standstill so that it cannot move off or roll away - braked with the parking brake and secured against being started. The Road Traffic Act requires the driver, while parked, to secure the vehicle against being started by an unauthorised person and to take other precautions necessary to avoid an accident. Standing at the points in front of the tram, the tram driver would be in direct danger if the vehicle moved. Before getting out, the tram driver also checks whether any vehicles are approaching.
Legal basis: Art. 46 para. 5 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)