What's a bus driver's first priority?
- A The safety and comfort of passengers
- B Keeping to the timetable
- C Completing tachograph records correctly
- D Making sure the destination is clearly marked
Why this is the answer
Bus drivers have responsibilities beyond those of other drivers. Your passengers have paid for a service, and they should arrive at their chosen destination safely. Customers are more likely to travel with you again if they receive a safe, courteous and comfortable service.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- Keeping to the timetable — The timetable matters and never comes before the people on board.
- C
- Completing tachograph records correctly — Tachograph records are a legal duty, and they are not the first one.
- D
- Making sure the destination is clearly marked — A clear destination helps passengers find the bus, which is not the same as keeping them safe.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 7
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
Where this question comes from
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