This turn is called a "box turn" or "hook turn" and its explanation can be found here. It is mainly used to facilitate the through traffic of trams in the middle of the road (do remember that in Australia we drive on the left side of road!). Box turns are mainly found in City centre intersections.
This post is part of the "Sign, Signs" meme.
The box turn must confuse many visitors to Melbourne but it really works quite well. Love those W Class trams. Hope the rattle and roll for many years to come.
ReplyDeleteI'm originally from Sydney but now living in Melbourne! The few times I have been in a car negotiating this, I still feel slightly confused! But yes! It seems to work! Lovely streetscape view!
ReplyDeleteI will need to study that one a little more - it looks quite confusing at first glance!
ReplyDeleteLove the old trams.
this brought back memories of the first time I drove in London
ReplyDeletemy hands are shaking again
the tram is beautiful
That is interesting, I've not seen that before and it would certainly confuse me. I wish we had more public transportation where I live, that tram looks nice.
ReplyDeleteLove those old tramways. They had a class the modern ones just don't have
ReplyDeleteNeat old tram but I am too confused by the turning sign - will take taxis!
ReplyDeleteWhen I was in Melb I spent a lot of time on those trams. Don't think I would want to try driving with those hook turns!
ReplyDeleteHits the emotional centre, once again.
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