Revision question · Carrying passengers

What's the main reason for using smooth acceleration when you're driving a bus?

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To reduce wear on the tyres

To reduce wear on the engine

To improve fuel consumption

To improve passenger comfort

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To improve passenger comfortThis was the right answer

Operators often publicise journeys as being comfortable, convenient and fast. You play an important part in delivering this standard of service.

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Plan the stop before a passenger is thrown off balanceReviewed guidance summary · The selected answers concern anticipation and passenger safety, not substituting the parking brake or pumping the pedal for controlled service braking.

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