Which of the following factors can cause incorrect assessment of the situation on the road by the bus driver?
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Correct answer
C. Very bad weather conditions.
Explanation
The question is about a cause of an incorrect assessment of the road situation by a bus driver. It can be very bad weather conditions - answer C.
The Road Traffic Act requires you to drive at a speed that ensures control of the vehicle, taking into account the weather conditions and the visibility of the road. Heavy rain, a snowstorm or fog limit visibility and distort the picture: it is harder to judge the distance to the vehicle in front of you, its speed and whether someone will step onto the roadway. On top of that, wipers, misted-up windows and reflections of lights tire your eyes. Driving at low speed (answer A) rather makes it easier to assess the situation, because it gives you more time to react. Heavy traffic (answer B) requires attention, but in itself it does not distort your assessment. In bad conditions you slow down and increase your following distances.
Legal basis: Art. 19 para. 1 and Art. 30 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)