What must you do if your bus has hit a parked vehicle and the owner cannot be found?
- A Report the incident to the police within 7 days
- B Report the incident to the owner as soon as possible
- C Report the incident to the owner within 7 days
- D Report the incident to the police within 24 hours
Why this is the answer
If you damage a parked vehicle and the owner’s not around, you must report it to the police within 24 hours. This applies to any property you might have damaged. In Northern Ireland, all incidents must be reported to the police immediately.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Report the incident to the police within 7 days — Seven days is the period for producing documents, not for reporting damage.
- B
- Report the incident to the owner as soon as possible — The owner cannot be found, which is precisely why the police are told.
- C
- Report the incident to the owner within 7 days — Again, there is no owner available to tell.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 12
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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