What does a kneeling bus improve?
- A Access for disabled people
- B Stability when cornering
- C Passenger comfort at higher speeds
- D Access for the driver
Why this is the answer
Kneeling buses are equipped with air or hydraulic systems that allow the vehicle body to be lowered. This improves access for disabled and elderly passengers. Remember to return the mechanism to its travelling position before moving off.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- Stability when cornering — Kneeling happens at a stop, standing still. It changes nothing about cornering.
- C
- Passenger comfort at higher speeds — At speed the suspension is at its normal height.
- D
- Access for the driver — The driver's door and cab are unaffected.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 5
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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