Revision question · Carrying passengers

Why should a bus driver avoid stopping harshly?

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To preserve the tyres

To avoid wear on the brakes

To keep the passengers safe

To stop the suspension bouncing

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To keep the passengers safeThis was the right answer

Passengers are very vulnerable when they're standing in a moving vehicle. Inconsiderate use of the footbrake can easily cause them injury - especially if they're young or infirm. Some passengers may not wait until you've stopped before leaving their seat. If you seem to be in a hurry, they may even leave their seat early because they don't want to feel responsible for holding you up.

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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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