When would passengers be most likely to notice weight transfer?
- A When the vehicle is parking
- B When the vehicle is cornering
- C When the vehicle is reversing
- D When the vehicle is overtaking
Why this is the answer
A smooth ride at all times is not always easy to achieve. However, scanning ahead for hazards will help you avoid late braking and cornering too fast.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- When the vehicle is parking — Parking is done at walking pace, with almost nothing to transfer.
- C
- When the vehicle is reversing — Reversing is slow and straight, so the shift is small.
- D
- When the vehicle is overtaking — Overtaking is mostly straight-line acceleration, which passengers feel far less than a turn.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — 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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