What's the likely weight difference between an empty bus and a bus with 75 passengers on board?
- A 5 tonnes
- B 10 tonnes
- C 15 tonnes
- D 20 tonnes
Why this is the answer
Your vehicle will handle very differently when it's full, compared with when it's empty. Having 75 passengers on board would increase the weight of the bus by about 5 tonnes - and the passengers may also have luggage. It will take longer to build up speed and the vehicle will be more difficult to stop. Forward planning and controlled braking will be required to allow for this extra weight.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- 10 tonnes — 10 tonnes would be well over 130 kg a person.
- C
- 15 tonnes — 15 tonnes is roughly the weight of the empty bus itself.
- D
- 20 tonnes — 20 tonnes would be more than a fully laden bus weighs in total.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 3
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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