What should a tram driver do when approaching a dirty rail switch?
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Correct answer
B. Stop and clean up the rail switch before driving on it.
Explanation
This question is about points contaminated, for example, with sand, mud or snow. The tram driver should stop and clean the points before driving over them - the answer is B.
Dirt may prevent the switch blade from fitting against the stock rail. Then the wheels may go onto the wrong track or split onto two tracks, which creates a risk of derailment. Driving over the points without paying attention (answer A) is therefore dangerous. Calling the municipal cleaning services (answer C) is not appropriate - the tram driver cleans the points personally, and if that is not possible, reports it to the dispatcher. After cleaning, you check the position of the switch blade and drive over the points at low speed.
Legal basis: Art. 3 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)