Which position of the tram driver is correct when manually adjusting the rail switch?
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Correct answer
C. Facing the tram.
Explanation
This question is about the tram driver's position when setting the points by hand. The correct position is facing the tram - the answer is C.
When facing the tram, the tram driver can see the vehicle and can react if it unexpectedly moves off or rolls away. The tram driver can also see the track along which other trams may approach. Standing with your back to the tram (answer B) makes it impossible to watch for danger, and the position is important for safety (answer A is wrong). Before the tram driver leaves the cab, the tram must be stopped, braked and secured against being started, and the tram driver checks whether it is safe to step out onto the tracks.
Legal basis: Art. 3 para. 1 and Art. 46 para. 5 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)