What should be the distance from a preceding tram while driving?
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Correct answer
B. Enough to allow a collision-free stop of the vehicle.
Explanation
The question is about the following distance from the tram in front of us. It should be large enough to make it possible to stop the vehicle without a collision - answer B.
The Road Traffic Act requires the driver to keep the distance needed to avoid a collision if the vehicle in front brakes or stops. This rule applies to every vehicle, including a tram. A fixed 10 m (answer A) might be enough at a very low speed, but at a higher speed or on slippery rails it would be far too little. The internal rules of the company (answer C) cannot replace this principle. Remember that a tram needs longer to brake than a car, so the following distance should be larger.
Legal basis: Art. 19 para. 2 point 3 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)