What's the purpose of a kneeling bus?
- A To improve passenger comfort on bumpy roads
- B To help with access under low bridges
- C To allow the step height to be raised and lowered
- D To give more clearance over speed ramps
Why this is the answer
A kneeling bus uses air suspension to lower the front entrance, giving easier access for passengers. This is especially helpful for people who have difficulty climbing steps, are disabled or use wheelchairs. Make sure you're properly trained to use this equipment.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- To improve passenger comfort on bumpy roads — A kneeling bus is about the step height at the kerb, not about ride quality.
- B
- To help with access under low bridges — Low bridges are a clearance problem that no suspension setting solves.
- D
- To give more clearance over speed ramps — Ramps are taken slowly; the kneeling function is used stationary, at a stop.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 5
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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