Question 227 in the bank

Are passengers permitted to get in or out of the off side of a vehicle?

A road with a yellow edge line; a silver car with a roof sign stands on the right, its rear left door open toward the road, as a white car drives past.
  1. Yes, if it doesn’t disturb the passengers.
  2. It is absolutely forbidden.
  3. Correct answer: No, except for the driver and except for the passenger sitting next to him when the vehicle is parked on the left of the road.
  4. Yes, if it doesn’t put the passengers and the driver at risk.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: No, except for the driver and except for the passenger sitting next to him when the vehicle is parked on the left of the road.

Passengers must get in and out on the side facing the pavement or road shoulder, so they are not hit by passing traffic and do not block it. The exceptions are the driver, whose door usually faces the road, and the passenger sitting next to him when the vehicle is parked on the left of the road. Even then, check that the road is clear before opening the door. An absolute ban ignores these exceptions.

Topic: Rules and regulations. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Private car (B).