Watch out for vehicles entering or leaving the works area. Where vehicles are travelling in the road and are displaying amber warning lights, leave extra space and expect them to slow or turn into a works area. If you live in a rural town or village, or even a small or medium-sized city, you likely don't have a tram service running, therefore you won't see this sign unless you travel. Where are you likely to see the "Tram Crossing Ahead" sign?

A level crossing is where a road crosses a railway or tramway line. Approach and cross it with care. Never drive onto a crossing until the road is clear on the other side and do not get too close to the car in front. Never stop or park on, or near, a crossing. Rule 292 Perhaps recognising the gaps in their knowlegde, 68% said that the driving theory test and hazard perception tests should be re-taken every 15 years. Controlled Crossings. Most crossings have traffic light signals with a steady amber light, twin flashing red stop lights (see ‘Light signals controlling traffic’ and ‘Traffic signs’) and an audible alarm for pedestrians. They may have full, half or no barriers. use a railway telephone if available to tell the signal operator. Follow the instructions you are given

Why do we need tram road signs?

In the vicinity of a tram way pedestrian crossing, a zigzag zone can be found. This zone is indicated by a white zigzag line between the lanes, and a yellow zigzag line on the both sides of the road. As previously stated, this road sign is only really seen in bigger cities such as London, Manchester and Liverpool, but is not limited to. For most individuals, you will not need to worry much about this sign but it's worth knowing about it in case you're to travel to somewhere with a tram service in place. When did this sign first come into action? In certain circumstances text may be added above the wig-wag diagram to describe the situation ahead (diagram 563.1). These variants always are accompanied by the warning triangle of danger ahead, and can read: When approaching such crossing, pedestrians should be aware of the direction the tram could come from, and only cross when not obstructing the tram movement in doing so. After the amber light was introduced on wig-wags in the UK due to the Hixon Rail Crash, the variant at automatic half barrier crossings was replaced, including the warning triangle that came with it. At this time, automatic open level crossings were being introduced, and wig-wags were now being used to protect more situations such as emergency service stations on busy roads. At half barrier crossings, the text "AUTOMATIC BARRIERS" was added to the original sign, to accompany the warning triangle of a gated level crossing ahead. However, at open automatic crossings, the text "AUTOMATIC CONTROL (NO BARRIERS)" accompanied the warning triangle for an open level crossing ahead. At some emergency service stations where stopping traffic on a busy road was necessary, the text "FIRE STATION", "POLICE STATION" or "AMBULANCE STATION" was added to the original sign to be placed underneath the danger ahead warning triangle at these stations.

Contraflow systems. These mean that you may be travelling in a narrower lane than normal and with no permanent barrier between you and oncoming traffic. At the start and finish of contraflows, you should slow down and increase the distance to the vehicle in front because changes in the camber of the road may affect vehicle stability. The tram crossing ahead sign became official in the UK in 2004. However, it is common to see crossing ahead signs of other colors in central London and the area under London Transport or British Railways. A continuous red surface area including tram lines alignment across the road way indicates the Tram Box Junction. The Tram Box junction will usually come with a Box Junction, or yellow box. The most common mistakes due to misinterpreting road signs were found to be breaking the speed limit ( 16%), braking suddenly ( 15%) and having to slow down, causing traffic to build up ( 9%). User-operated gates or barriers. Some crossings have ‘Stop’ signs and small red and green lights. You MUST NOT cross when the red light is showing, only cross if the green light is on. If crossing with a vehicle, you shouldIn these zones, drivers may not stop their vehicles adjacent to the line marking, unless this is to give right of way to pedestrians and/or cyclists at a pedestrian and/or cyclist crossing, or to stop behind other vehicles doing the same. Where a vehicle displays the sign ‘CONVOY VEHICLE NO OVERTAKING’, you MUST NOT pass the vehicle. A flashing light arrow or red ‘X’ may also be used to make the works vehicle more visible from a distance and give earlier warning to drivers.

The sign can also be used with the tunnel warning triangle, but now wig-wags at tunnels are being gradually replaced with traffic lights so the sign combination is defunct. A– Parking for pedal cycles only, B– Contra-flow pedal cycle lane, C– With flow pedal cycle lane, D– No pedal cycles Traffic in right hand lane of slip road joining the main carriageway has priority over left hand lane No. This sign is not dangerous but you have to be careful while crossing the rails on your tram-only level crossing because of the tram may be approaching at a decently high speed. It's not good to trample the rails on your way across. Why is so important? A– Level crossing with barrier or gate ahead, B– Gated road ahead, C– Level crossing without gate or barrier, D– Cattle grid ahead Question 8

Tram signals

Incidents and breakdowns. If your vehicle breaks down, or if you have an incident on a crossing you should Drivers whose vehicles enter the box marking when other stationary vehicles are preventing them from leaving it are committing an offense. in Latest No Comments 3512 New research carried out on behalf of Kwik Fit has revealed substantial gaps in the average drivers knowledge of the Highway Code, with many failing to understand road sign meanings. A grey signboard depicting a white cross indicates that the lane which the driver is travelling on is about to cross a tram line, or that after turning from the lane a tram line will be crossed. The driver should exercise a high degree of care and caution. Crossings without traffic lights. Vehicles should stop and wait at the barrier or gate when it begins to close and not cross until the barrier or gate opens. Rule 296

Further, changing lanes within such zone is not permitted, and pedestrians and cyclist may not cross the road other than at the dedicated pedestrian and/or cyclist crossing.

When the ‘Road Works Ahead’ sign is displayed, take extra care and look for additional signs providing more specific instructions. Observe all signs – they are there for your safety and the safety of road workers. The direction of the tram line can be indicated by a sign depicting either one, or two trams, and an arrow indicating the direction of the tram. Bear in mind that the road ahead may be obstructed by the works or by slow-moving or stationary traffic. Narrow lanes. Lanes may be narrower than normal and will be marked by studs or temporary road markings. Keep a safe distance (see Rule 126) from the vehicle in front and make sure you can clearly see the edges of the lane ahead.