You're parking your coach at a coastal resort. What should you do if your passengers will still have access to the vehicle?
- A Ask the passengers to take all of their belongings
- B Park with the gear lever in neutral
- C Make sure the storage lockers are left open
- D Leave a responsible person on the coach
Why this is the answer
If passengers have access to your coach, it must never be left unattended. In particular, they must not be able to get into the cab area of the vehicle. You or another responsible person must always be there to supervise the coach.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Ask the passengers to take all of their belongings — Asking people to carry everything is impractical and does not secure the vehicle.
- B
- Park with the gear lever in neutral — Neutral lets it roll. It is also not what keeps the coach safe from interference.
- C
- Make sure the storage lockers are left open — Open lockers invite theft rather than preventing it.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 14
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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