How should the tram driver behave in increasing traffic intensity?
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Correct answer
C. Slow down and increase the distance from the preceding tram to lower the level of risk.
Explanation
The question is about how a tram driver should behave when traffic is getting heavier. You should slow down and increase the distance from the tram in front to lower the level of risk - answer C.
In heavy traffic there are more sudden braking manoeuvres, cars driving onto the tram tracks and pedestrians crossing in places where it is not allowed. The Road Traffic Act requires you to adjust your speed to, among other things, the traffic volume, and to keep a distance that allows you to avoid a collision. Reaching maximum speed to make up for a delay (answer A) increases the risk of an accident. The horn (answer B) is used to warn of danger, not to speed up your journey. Safety is more important than punctuality.
Legal basis: Art. 19 para. 1 and para. 2 point 3 and Art. 29 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)