Which of these is a legal requirement for every bus?
- A A fire extinguisher
- B A current timetable
- C A mobile phone or radio
- D A working tachograph
Why this is the answer
Every bus must carry a fire extinguisher. Make sure that you know where it's located and how to use it, so that you're fully prepared in the event of a fire.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- A current timetable — A timetable is useful to passengers and is not a legal requirement on the vehicle.
- C
- A mobile phone or radio — Communications are a company matter, not a legal fitting.
- D
- A working tachograph — Tachographs are required for many operations but not for every bus.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 12
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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