What risks are expected when the bus driver makes a sudden brake?
- Being hit by a parked vehicle.
- Correct answer: Injuring the bus passengers.
- Over heating of the brakes.
- Skidding and rolling over while driving uphill.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Injuring the bus passengers.
When a bus stops suddenly, the passengers' bodies keep moving forward. Standing or unbelted passengers can fall or be thrown against poles and seats and get hurt. That is why a bus driver should keep a safe distance, anticipate hazards early and brake gradually. A single hard stop does not usually overheat the brakes; that comes from long, continuous braking, such as on downhill stretches.