Why should you be careful when you're riding on roads where trams also operate?
- A Trams cannot steer to avoid you
- B Trams give off harmful exhaust fumes
- C Trams are noisy and slow
- D Trams can brake very quickly
Why this is the answer
Trams run on rails and cannot deviate from the tracks. Keep a lookout for trams, as they move very quietly and you may not notice them approaching. Be particularly careful of the rails – they can be very slippery, especially when they're wet.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- Trams give off harmful exhaust fumes — Trams run on electricity and give off nothing at all.
- C
- Trams are noisy and slow — Trams are quiet, which is part of the danger, and they are not especially slow.
- D
- Trams can brake very quickly — A tram takes a long distance to stop. Quick braking is not one of its problems.
Where this comes from
- Riding: the essential skills — section 7
- The Highway Code — rule 302
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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