Can you drive on tram tracks Victoria?

You are not allowed to drive in a tramway, unless you need to avoid an obstacle. Tramways have: overhead ‘Tram Only’ signs that show an picture of a tram and the word ‘ONLY’ two solid yellow lines or raised dividing strips beside the tram tracks.

What is the difference between a streetcar and a tram?

A tram (also known as simply a streetcar, tramcar, trolley or trolleycar in North America) is a train that runs on a tramway track on public urban streets; some include segments on segregated right-of-way. The lines or networks operated by tramcars as public transport are called tramways or simply tram/streetcar.

Can trams go uphill?

Trams used to climb the steep hills of Bath until 1939. The steepest gradient in the UK is Sheffield 10%, with all powered axle trams operating up and down safely since 1995. Maximum hill climbing, and braking down hill is not dependent on vehicle weight but the number of driven axles and the control system used.

How do tram tracks work?

Both trams and trains have flanged steel wheels with a horizontal section transferring the vehicle weight to the rail and a vertical flange “inboard” to guide the vehicle along the rail using its inside edge.

Do trams have right of way?

Always give priority to trams, especially when they signal to pull away from stops, unless it would be unsafe to do so. Remember that they may be carrying large numbers of standing passengers who could be injured if the tram had to make an emergency stop.

Can a tram go backwards?

A single-ended tram has operator’s controls at only one end, and can safely be driven at speed in the forward direction but is also capable of reverse movement, typically at slower speed, using a small set of controls at the rear.

What are tram tracks called?

Tramway tracks are used on tramways or light railways. Grooved rails (or girder rails) are normally used to let the trams run on streets. This is called “street-running”. Like normal rail tracks, tram tracks consist of two parallel steel rails.

What does tram track appearance mean?

Pulmonology. When found in the lungs, tram tracks are radiologic signs that are usually accompanied by pulmonary edema in cases of congestive heart failure and bronchiectasis. Tram tracks are caused by bronchial wall thickening, and can be detected on a lateral chest X-ray.

Where do you stop next to a tram?

At tram stops where passengers must cross the road to enter or exit the tram, you must stop level with the rear of a tram until the doors close and passengers have cleared the road.

When must you not pass trams?

You MUST NOT drive between a tram and the left-hand kerb when a tram has stopped to pick up passengers at a stop without a platform. If there is no alternative route signed you should wait until it moves off – do not overtake the tram. Rule 304: Look out for people getting off a bus or tram and crossing the road.