What would contribute to the safety and comfort of your passengers?
- A Giving change on the move
- B Driving with the door open
- C Thinking and planning well ahead
- D Braking hard before reaching a bend
Why this is the answer
Thinking and planning well ahead will help you to deal competently and safely with hazards and other road users. A safe, comfortable ride, even when you're under pressure, will be appreciated by your passengers.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Giving change on the move — Handling change while moving means driving with your attention somewhere else.
- B
- Driving with the door open — An open door while moving is both illegal and an obvious danger.
- D
- Braking hard before reaching a bend — Braking hard just before a bend is the harshness the question is asking you to avoid.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 3, section 7
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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