Because articulated front axles for wagons weren’t invented until the late Medieval period, steering was extremely difficult.

The tracks cut in the city streets helped wagons avoid obstacles and make turns.

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The streets also had raised blocks in the middle.

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The spaces between the blocks allowed vehicles to pass along the road.

Source:www.mmdtkw.org

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