What should the tram driver do, seeing the signalling device indicating a change in the position of the rail switch to the right?
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Correct answer
A. Take a look at the switch points to make sure it is positioned in the right direction.
Explanation
In the photo we are driving a tram on tram tracks next to the roadway towards a set of points; above the track hangs a points indicator, which shows the direction the points are set in with a yellow arrow. When the tram driver sees an indicator showing that the points have been switched, they should look at the switch blades to make sure that the points are set in the correct direction - answer A.
The indicator confirms that the points have been switched, but the switch blade may not lie correctly, for example when a stone or ice is stuck between it and the stock rail. Following only the indicator (answer B) risks a derailment. Stopping and walking out to the points in every case (answer C) is not necessary - you do this when the switch blade raises doubts or when sign BT-4 requires it. You drive over the points slowly.
Legal basis: Art. 3 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)