You're driving a bus in hot weather. Can the passenger door be left open to let in fresh air?
- A Yes, this is normal practice
- B No, unless all passengers are seated
- C Yes, unless carrying schoolchildren
- D No, this is not allowed
Why this is the answer
Under no circumstances should you drive with your passenger door open. An open door invites people to make rash decisions to enter or leave the vehicle as you're about to move away; this can be extremely dangerous.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Yes, this is normal practice — It is not normal practice, and a door that opens into the road is a hazard whatever the weather.
- B
- No, unless all passengers are seated — Seated passengers can still fall out, and the ban is not conditional on that.
- C
- Yes, unless carrying schoolchildren — Who is on board does not change it.
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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