What should a bus driver do before he starts reversing?
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Correct answer
A. If necessary, ask another person to help.
Explanation
In the photo you can see a long three-axle touring coach from the side. Before reversing, a bus driver should, if necessary, get help from another person - answer A.
The Road Traffic Act requires you, when reversing, to give way, exercise particular caution and make sure that there is no obstacle behind the vehicle, and if it is difficult to make sure of this yourself - to get help from another person. Behind a long bus with the rear window blocked by the engine or luggage, the driver can see practically nothing, so a helper standing at the back and guiding you is often the only safe way. Looking through the rear window and returning to the seat (answer B) is not enough, because in that time someone may walk behind the bus. Rear fog lights (answer C) are not used for reversing - reversing lights are used for this, and in many buses also an audible reversing signal.
Legal basis: Art. 23 para. 1 point 3 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)