Does the rail switch positioned in such a way allow for a turning manoeuvre to the right at the intersection?
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Correct answer
NO
Explanation
In the photo we see points (a switch) in front of a track junction. Their switch blades are not set to the track leading to the right. With the points set like this, you cannot turn right at the junction - the answer is NO.
The switch blade that lies against the stock rail guides the wheels of the tram onto a particular track. Before driving onto the points, the tram driver checks which track they are set to - not only on the points signal, but also by looking at the switch blades. If the points are set differently from the way you intend to go, you stop the tram before the points and change them, or wait for them to be changed. Driving onto points that are set wrongly will result in the tram going the wrong way or derailing.
Legal basis: Art. 3 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)