In this situtaion, should you start braking?
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Correct answer
YES
Explanation
In the video we are driving a tram on segregated tram tracks towards a junction. In front of the tram, a white van is driving onto the tracks, and another tram can also be seen at the junction. In this situation you should start braking - the answer is YES.
A car driving onto the tracks just in front of the tram creates an immediate risk of a collision, even if the tram has right of way. A driver must drive at a speed that allows them to control the vehicle and react to changing conditions. A tram has a long braking distance, so you start braking as soon as you see that the car may not stop. Relying on your right of way would be a mistake - the principle of limited trust requires you to expect other people's mistakes.
Legal basis: Art. 19 para. 1 and Art. 4 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)