What should you watch for when you drive away from a bus stop?
- A Passengers who avoid paying the correct fare
- B Passengers smoking in the lower saloon
- C Passengers leaving the bus
- D Passengers using expired travel passes
Why this is the answer
Even though you've started to drive away, passengers may still try to get off the bus. You should also check your nearside mirror for any passengers trying to get on as you're moving away.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Passengers who avoid paying the correct fare — Fare evasion is a revenue matter, not a safety one.
- B
- Passengers smoking in the lower saloon — Smoking needs dealing with and puts nobody under the wheels.
- D
- Passengers using expired travel passes — An expired pass is a ticketing problem.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 5
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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