Your bus catches fire in a tunnel and cannot be driven any further. What should you do when you've stopped safely at the side of the road?
- A Move your passengers to the nearest tunnel exit
- B Use the extinguisher to put out the fire
- C Keep your passengers together in front of the vehicle
- D Stand behind your vehicle and warn other drivers
Why this is the answer
If your vehicle catches fire and you can drive it out of the tunnel, you should do so. If you cannot do this, stop at the side of the road and switch off the engine. Move your passengers calmly but quickly to the nearest exit.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- Use the extinguisher to put out the fire — Fighting a coach fire with a hand extinguisher is a job for the fire service.
- C
- Keep your passengers together in front of the vehicle — Keeping people in front of the vehicle keeps them in the tunnel with the fire.
- D
- Stand behind your vehicle and warn other drivers — Standing behind the coach leaves your passengers on board and you in the carriageway.
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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