CDL · Passenger vehicles
Your bus is ready to leave a stop. What should you do before moving back into traffic?
Correct answer: Hold the bus until traffic leaves a safe opening.
Answer options
- APull out as soon as your turn signal is on
- BHold the bus until traffic leaves a safe opening Correct
- CCount on other drivers to slow down and let you in
Why
A bus needs plenty of room to get up to speed and merge, so judge that space and leave the stop only when traffic offers a gap big enough. Do not count on other drivers to make way for you.
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Topic: Passenger vehicles License: CDL
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