62.7. Which of the following is prohibited for a tram driver?
UAЩо з переліченого заборонено водієві трамвая?
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This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine concerns the safety of passenger transportation in urban electric transport and the prevention of driver distraction while driving. For a tram, even a brief loss of concentration can have consequences due to limited maneuverability, braking distance, and the need to constantly monitor the tracks, pedestrians, traffic lights, and boarding or alighting at stops.
The question tests knowledge of the section of the Traffic Rules regarding the duties and prohibitions for tram (trolleybus) drivers, specifically the requirements of paragraph 21.2. This rule directly prohibits, during passenger transportation, communicating with them, as well as performing actions that distract attention: eating or drinking and smoking. These actions place unnecessary demands on the driver’s attention and hands, which is critical for safe operation.
The analysis of the options in the theoretical exam ticket helps to avoid common mistakes. The requirement for passengers to present a baggage transportation receipt is not included in the prohibitions of paragraph 21.2, so this option is not correct in the context of this rule. Likewise, not allowing passengers on board when there are no free seats is not among the prohibited actions in p. 21.2, whereas the prohibition on talking to passengers, eating, drinking, and smoking while driving is directly established by the traffic rules and is specifically aimed at reducing distraction and increasing safety.
Clause 21.2
The tram (trolleybus) driver is prohibited from talking to passengers, eating, drinking, smoking, as well as transporting passengers and cargo in the cab if it is separated from the passenger compartment while carrying passengers.
Application of the clause: this provision directly establishes the list of prohibited actions for the tram driver while carrying passengers, in particular talking to passengers, eating/drinking, and smoking.
That is, the correct answer is "To talk to passengers, eat, drink, or smoke while the tram is in motion," given that according to the requirements of clause 21.2 of the Traffic Rules, the tram driver is prohibited from talking to passengers, eating, drinking, and smoking while carrying passengers.
While operating a tram, the driver is responsible not only for traffic safety but also for the safety of passenger transportation. Therefore, the Traffic Rules establish specific restrictions for tram drivers aimed at ensuring they are not distracted from driving and monitoring the traffic situation.
Clause 21.2 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine stipulates that, while transporting passengers, tram drivers are prohibited from engaging in actions that distract attention and reduce concentration. Such actions include talking to passengers, as well as eating, drinking, or smoking while driving. Even a brief distraction can lead to a delayed reaction to a pedestrian, vehicle, traffic signal, or a change in the situation on the tracks.
For example, when a driver turns to a passenger to answer a question or tries to open a bottle of water or get some food, their attention is partially diverted from the road to another activity. Similarly, smoking creates additional distractions: the need to use hands, monitor ash, and sometimes even impaired visibility due to smoke. That is why the Traffic Rules explicitly prohibit such actions while the tram is in motion.
Therefore, the correct answer is "To talk to passengers, eat, drink, or smoke while the tram is moving," since clause 21.2 of the Traffic Rules prohibits tram drivers from performing actions while transporting passengers that distract from driving and may reduce traffic safety.