Can a tram driver who has no possibility of observing the road behind the tram reverse without the help of another person?
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Correct answer
NO
Explanation
This question is about reversing a tram. A tram driver who cannot observe the road behind the tram must not reverse without arranging help from another person - the answer is NO.
The Road Traffic Act requires the driver, when reversing, to give way to other road users and exercise particular caution, and in particular to make sure that there is no obstacle behind the vehicle. If it is difficult to make sure of this personally, the driver is obliged to arrange help from another person. From the tram cab, the rear part of the vehicle and what is behind it are practically invisible, so when reversing, the tram driver needs a person who watches the road behind the tram and gives signals. Reversing is done very slowly, over a short distance.
Legal basis: Art. 23 para. 1 point 3 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)