Ch. 9 Passenger & Substitute — Practice

Question 1

Drivers of passenger vehicles must notify their employer when illness, fatigue, or other reasons may prevent them from driving safely.

Accepted Answer

Chapter 9, Section 1(2)(a) of the Rules of the Road states: "When illness, fatigue, or other reasons may prevent safe driving, notify your employer accordingly." This reporting obligation and self-monitoring of physical condition are required to protect passenger safety.

Question 2

When leaving the vehicle on a slope, passengers must be asked to disembark, but when passing through a dangerous location, passengers may remain in the vehicle.

Accepted Answer

Chapter 9, Section 1(2)(c) of the Rules of the Road specifies: "When leaving the vehicle on a slope or when passing through a dangerous location, passengers must disembark." Passengers must disembark in both situations—when leaving the vehicle on a slope and when passing through a dangerous location.

Question 3

Bus drivers must sound the horn when departing, except when safety has been confirmed immediately before departure.

Accepted Answer

Chapter 9, Section 1(2)(i) of the Rules of the Road states: "Bus drivers must sound the horn when departing, except when safety has been confirmed immediately before departure." If safety has been confirmed just prior to departure, sounding the horn is not required.

Question 4

Drivers of passenger vehicles must open the boarding doors after confirming the vehicle has stopped, and must close them securely before departing.

Accepted Answer

Chapter 9, Section 1(2)(f) of the Rules of the Road states: "Open the boarding doors after confirming the vehicle has stopped, and close them securely before departing." To ensure passenger safety, the timing of stopping and opening/closing doors is strictly defined.

Question 5

How often must drivers of passenger vehicles perform or confirm daily inspections?

Accepted Answer

Chapter 9, Section 2(9) of the Rules of the Road specifies: "Drivers of passenger vehicles must perform or confirm daily inspections once per day before starting operations, and must report the results to their employer." Daily inspection or confirmation is required before each day's operations begin.

Ch. 9 · Passenger & Substitute — Practice