CDL · Passenger vehicles
For which of these events should a driver have the passengers leave the bus?
Correct answer: A tornado is approaching.
Answer options
- AA tornado is approaching Correct
- BLightning is striking nearby
- CAn earthquake is shaking the area
Why
During lightning or an earthquake, passengers are usually safest staying seated in the stopped bus. A tornado is different: a bus offers little protection from one, so passengers should get off and take cover in a sturdy building or a low spot such as a ditch.
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Topic: Passenger vehicles License: CDL
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