Revision question · Carrying passengers

What do you have to be aware of when driving a double-deck bus on a road that has a steep camber?

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'Keep left' islands

A smooth road surface

Pedestrian crossings

Overhanging trees

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A road that has a steep camber will slope sharply towards the kerb, causing your bus to lean towards the pavement or verge. This brings a risk of collision with objects such as overhanging trees, lampposts and bus-stop roofs.

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Allow for the top of the bus leaning towards the kerbReviewed guidance summary · The inspected tilted double-decker and the second question both concern high objects at the kerb, not a low parking meter or road marking.

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