Question 1977 · Bus theory test
What effect could overloading with passengers or luggage have on a bus?
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Correct answer
It can impair the bus’s road-holding ability.
Official explanation
Overloading a vehicle can adversely affect its road-holding capabilities. Bus drivers are responsible for the safety and comfort of their passengers, and overloading puts them and the vehicle at risk.
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- Safe & responsible driving · Carrying Passengers
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