You're driving a bus displaying this sign. When can you use its hazard warning lights?
- A When stopped at a pedestrian crossing
- B When children are getting on or off the vehicle
- C When approaching a school crossing patrol
- D When there's a sign warning of a school ahead
Why this is the answer
You may be driving in the rush hour, when traffic is heavy, so when you stop you're permitted to show your hazard warning lights. This will tell other road users that children are getting on and off the bus. Look out for passing traffic and make sure that all your passengers get on and off safely.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- When stopped at a pedestrian crossing — At a pedestrian crossing you are stopping like any other vehicle.
- C
- When approaching a school crossing patrol — A crossing patrol controls the traffic; hazard lights add nothing.
- D
- When there's a sign warning of a school ahead — A warning sign is for the road, not a reason to light up your own vehicle.
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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