Is it permitted to load suitcases onto the passenger deck of a bus?
- Yes, but only when there is no more space in the luggage compartment of the bus.
- Correct answer: Yes, at the driver’s discretion, and only in a place that will not cause disturbance and allow clear passage for passengers.
- No.
- Yes, it is obligatory to load suitcases onto the passenger deck.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Yes, at the driver’s discretion, and only in a place that will not cause disturbance and allow clear passage for passengers.
Suitcases may be carried on the passenger deck, but the bus driver decides whether to allow it. They must be placed where they keep the aisle and exits clear and do not disturb passengers, because luggage in the way can cause injuries during sudden braking or block an emergency evacuation. Loading them there is never compulsory, and it does not depend only on the luggage compartment being full.