What do you have to be aware of when driving a double-deck bus on a road that has a steep camber?
- A 'Keep left' islands
- B A smooth road surface
- C Pedestrian crossings
- D Overhanging trees
Why this is the answer
A road that has a steep camber will slope sharply towards the kerb, causing your bus to lean towards the pavement or verge. This brings a risk of collision with objects such as overhanging trees, lampposts and bus-stop roofs.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- 'Keep left' islands — Keep-left islands are low and are a width problem, not a height one.
- B
- A smooth road surface — A smooth surface is what you want, not something to be wary of.
- C
- Pedestrian crossings — Crossings are marked on the road and sit well below the upper deck.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 3
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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