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How should a tram driver brake?

Each time using the track brakes.
In such a way as not to pose danger to traffic.
Each time using the sandboxes.

What should the tram driver take into account when towing a damaged tram?

An increased likelihood of the tram derailing at a sharp bend.
A prolonged braking distance
A shortened braking distance

How can a tram driver adjust the braking force of the rail brakes?

Only to a limited extent.
To every extent.
It has no effect on regulating the braking force of the brakes.

What should be the distance from a preceding tram while driving?

At least 10 m.
Enough to allow a collision-free stop of the vehicle.
It is regulated by internal rules of the company.

Which of the following brakes will be activated if you release the dead man's switch while driving?

Only the rail brakes.
Only the shoe brakes
Emergency braking ( rail, shoe and at the minimum the electrodynamic brakes).

How should you behave when entering the tram stop?

Brake quickly and violently.
Brake smoothly and decisively.
Brake, simultaneously using all 3 types of brakes.

How do you brake after getting the tram out of a skid?

With less force so as to prevent further locking of the wheels.
By releasing the dead man's switch.
By using the countercurrent, after resetting the reverser to the backward drive.

What should you assume when determining the distance from a preceding tram?

that the driver may suddenly brake
that the driver will not brake suddenly because he is carrying passengers.
that the driver will not brake suddenly because he sees in the mirror that there is a tram driving behind him.

What may determine the safe distance from a preceding tram?

The travel time set out in the timetable.
The current weather conditions.
The number of tram stops on a given route.

If the speed of the tram determines the ability to stop safely, on what in particular should the tram's speed be adjusted to?

The condition of the track and visibility of the road.
The power and number of engines on the tram.
The number of parallel tracks.

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