Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

On a road where trams operate, which vehicles are most at risk from the tram rails?

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Cars

Cycles

Buses

Lorries

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The wheels of a bicycle can become stuck in tram rails, causing the cyclist to stop suddenly, wobble or fall off. Tram rails also offer less grip than the road surface. This could cause a cyclist to skid, especially when it's wet.

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Rule 300Highway Code rule · Trams cannot steer away and their rails create a particular grip and wheel-trapping hazard for cycles.Rule 306Highway Code rule · Trams cannot steer away and their rails create a particular grip and wheel-trapping hazard for cycles.

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