Ch. 9 · Passenger & Substitute

Bus drivers may engage in conversation unrelated to their duties while the bus is in motion with passengers aboard, as long as it does not interfere with safe driving.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

Chapter 9, Section 2(2) of the Rules of the Road states: "Bus drivers must avoid conversation unrelated to their duties while the bus is in motion with passengers aboard." Unnecessary conversation while driving is prohibited regardless of whether it affects safe driving.

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Hikari
Hikari
As long as I'm driving safely, a little small talk with passengers should be fine, right?
Misaki
Misaki
That's false. Bus drivers must avoid any conversation unrelated to their duties while the bus is moving, period.
Hikari
Hikari
Wait, even if it doesn't affect my driving at all?
Misaki
Misaki
Correct. The rule doesn't make exceptions. When passengers are aboard, stay focused on driving only.

Source: Ch. 9 Passenger & Substitute · Section (本文) · 2(2) バスの運転者は、旅客のいるバスの走行中は、職務に必要のない話はしないようにすること。

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