Driving
Driving is the controlled operation of a vehicle, which is usually a motor vehicle such as a truck, bus, motorcycle, or car. For bicycles and mounted animals and — at least in the U.K., the U.S. and Canada — motorcycles, the corresponding activity is called riding.
Rail transport
In rail transport, steering is done by controlling the switch points; this can be done:
Related Topics:
Rail transport - Switch point
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- by other personnel than the driver, often remotely from a traffic control point.
- by the driver from his or her position.
- by the driver getting out and operating the switch manually.
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| ► | Rail transport |
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