You're about to drive on a route where you'll be picking up wheelchair users. What must be checked before leaving the depot?
- A The boarding device
- B The radio
- C The door seals
- D The heater
Why this is the answer
It's a legal requirement that you should make reasonable adjustments to provide for people with disabilities. You should make sure that any ramp or lift is in place and in good working order before leaving the depot.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- The radio — The radio matters for the service and not for whether someone can board.
- C
- The door seals — Door seals keep the weather out and have no part in wheelchair access.
- D
- The heater — A heater is a comfort fitting, never the thing that denies someone a journey.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 5
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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