Historical information

Provides in a Q & A format, instructions to drivers in electric car operation, sketches of various types of controllers, braking system description, emergency braking, safety cars, manual lap valves, the air system, hand braking, lighting system and general duties, and what to do if the tram breaks down. On pages 44 to 48 - a long list of don'ts, notes regarding the traffic code and reference index for defects.

Pages 1 and 2 have been removed along a perforated line - would have been an acknowledgement sheet. Book has No. 2154 on top of page 3.

Significance

Demonstrates the methods that the MMTB used to train drivers and remind them of their duties and responsibilites. Donor advised that the book belong to a Mr Kennewell of Preston Depot.

Physical description

Book - 52 pages, side stapled book within grey Rexine covers. Titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board /Electric System /Instructions to Drivers in Electric Car Operation" Dated 1948.