Which rule of the driving technique should be adhered to by the tram driver when entering a sharp bend of the track?
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Correct answer
C. To reduce speed.
Explanation
This question is about driving technique when entering a sharp bend in the track. The tram driver should reduce speed - the answer is C.
On a bend, centrifugal force acts on the tram, and it increases with the square of the speed. Entering a sharp bend too fast creates a risk of derailment, and standing passengers may fall over. So the tram driver slows down before the bend, before entering it. Keeping the current speed (answer A) or increasing it (answer B) would be a mistake. On a bend, the tram also swings out beyond the track, so the tram driver watches vehicles and pedestrians standing close to the tracks. The Road Traffic Act requires you to adjust speed to the conditions.
Legal basis: Art. 19 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)