How should you behave when driving a tram during lightning storms and you are concerned about lightning strikes?

Explanation

Correct answer: Continue driving, the inside of the tram is safe.

The metal structure of a tram, similar to a car's bodywork, acts as a protective shield. In the event of a lightning strike, the electrical charge flows over the vehicle's outer surface and is safely discharged into the ground, without endangering the people inside. For this reason, the vehicle's interior provides a safe shelter, and continuing to drive is the correct behaviour.

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