What must a bus driver carrying passengers not do?
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Correct answer
C. Smoke cigarettes.
Explanation
In the photo, a bus is driving in a lane marked "BUS" in the city centre. When you drive a bus carrying passengers, you must not smoke tobacco - answer C.
The Road Traffic Act prohibits the driver of a power-driven vehicle carrying a person from smoking tobacco or eating food while driving. The exception applies only to the driver of a lorry carrying a person in the cab and the driver of a passenger car, except a taxi - a bus is not covered by this exception. Listening to music (answer A) is not prohibited - it is only important that the volume lets you hear what is happening around you. Talking on a speakerphone (answer B) is also allowed - what is prohibited is only using a phone that requires you to hold the handset or microphone in your hand. Smoking distracts you and takes one hand off the steering wheel, and the smoke bothers passengers.
Legal basis: Art. 63 para. 5 and Art. 45 para. 2 point 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)