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Buses, commercial vehicles, taxis and stopping at the roadside

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1 of 8 · Fascicule 5, question 85

When a heavy vehicle used for the public transportation of passengers comes to its stop and is picking up/setting down passengers, it is advisable for the vehicles travelling behind it to also stop and wait for it to move off. If the heavy vehicle, after stopping, is very close to the side of the road and is not blocking the lane, the vehicles following it can pass it. However:

AThey should stay alert, as the heavy vehicle will move off when it finishes picking up/setting down passengers. Therefore, they should try to pass it before it begins to drive away and, at the same time, pay attention to pedestrians who may dash out in front of the heavy vehicleOfficial answer
BThey must drive past it at maximum speed
CThey should move off only after the heavy vehicle has returned to the lane
DThey should move off when there are pedestrians dashing out in front of the heavy vehicle
2 of 8 · Fascicule 5, question 86

For vehicles travelling on the left side of a heavy vehicle that is used for the public transportation of passengers, when it is trying to approach its stop:

AThe best thing to do is to slow down and give way to it. Their drivers have to honk the horn as a warning if they find themselves in the blind spot of the heavy vehicleOfficial answer
BThey must not slow down. They must honk the horn as a warning so as to prevent collision
CIt is necessary to honk the horn as a warning and try to pass the heavy vehicle before it can approach its stop
DThey can drive at the same speed, because heavy vehicles used for the public transportation of passengers only approach their stop, after having given way to the other vehicles travelling behind on their left
3 of 8 · Fascicule 5, question 87

Commercial vehicles used for transporting passengers or goods will make stops at the side of a road, while others, like school vans and buses, will load/unload children along the way. All of them need to make frequent stops at the roadside, with each stop lasting for a certain period of time. A driver who is travelling behind should be aware of the needs of these vehicles. When they show signs of intending to make a stop at the roadside, for the driver who is following them:

AIt is preferable to slow down, change slowly to the right lane and pass themOfficial answer
BIt is preferable to, in all situations, speed up immediately and change lane to pass them
CIt is preferable to honk the horn as a warning so as to stop these vehicles from making the stop
DIt is preferable to speed up immediately, change to the left lane and pass them before they can make the stop
4 of 8 · Fascicule 5, question 88

After the commercial vehicles have finished picking up/setting down passengers/goods and, after the school vans have finished loading/unloading children, they move off. If, at this moment, you drive past them on their right side:

AYou should pay attention to their movements so as to avoid accidentsOfficial answer
BYou should speed up immediately and drive away as fast as possible
CYou should brake immediately and observe their movements
DYou should speed up and honk the horn to warn them
5 of 8 · Fascicule 5, question 89

In general, school vans and buses, as well as commercial vehicles looking for customers, do not travel at high speed. Therefore, when you meet them on the road, you should:

AMaintain a safe distance so as to protect yourself and the passengersOfficial answer
BFollow them closely so as not to block traffic
CHonk the horn constantly as a warning so as to protect yourself and the passengers
DStop and wait until they are far away before moving off
6 of 8 · Fascicule 5, question 90

Some taxis speed up or exceed the speed limit, overtake or change lanes arbitrarily when they have passengers on board. If you are travelling in front of these commercial vehicles:

AIt is advisable to try to stay away from themOfficial answer
BIt is advisable to travel at high speed and not let them overtake you
CIt is advisable to slow down and prevent them from overtaking or changing lane
DIt is advisable to brake immediately to warn them
7 of 8 · Fascicule 5, question 91

When a vehicle prepares to stop at the roadside, it should use its left indicator to signal its intention and alert those following it, especially the motorcycles, and:

AThe motorcycles need to slow down and not overtake on the left. The vehicle can then move slowly to the left and stopOfficial answer
BThe motorcycles need to speed up so they can overtake on the left in time
CThe motorcycles can immediately overtake on the left
DIn order not to block traffic, the motorcycles must not slow down
8 of 8 · Fascicule 5, question 92

The balance of a motorcycle depends on its two wheels. Travelling at high speed on a wet and slippery road, or one that is uneven, a motorcycle will easily fall. A car driver who happens to witness a motorcycle falling should:

AUnder safe conditions, immediately stop the car and use the direction indicators to alert other vehicles travelling behind, then get off and provide assistanceOfficial answer
BUnder all situations, brake immediately, get off and provide assistance
CImmediately speed up and drive away so as not to block traffic
DIgnore it so as to avoid troubles