Why should drivers be more careful on roads where trams also operate?
- A Because trams do not have a horn
- B Because trams cannot stop for cars
- C Because trams do not have lights
- D Because trams cannot steer to avoid obstructions
Why this is the answer
You should take extra care when you first encounter trams. You'll have to get used to dealing with a different traffic system. Be aware that trams can accelerate and travel very quickly, and they cannot change direction to avoid obstructions.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Because trams do not have a horn — Trams do carry a warning device.
- B
- Because trams cannot stop for cars — They can brake — but braking is the only thing they can do.
- C
- Because trams do not have lights — Trams are lit like any other vehicle.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 7
- The Highway Code — rule 224
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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