Safe DrivingQuestion 69 of 80
To keep passengers safe, a bus driver should manage speed so that the bus:
a.Always travels at the posted maximum
b.Beats other traffic
c.Can stop within the distance the driver can see ahead
d.Never slows for curves
Explanation
Drive at a speed that lets you stop within your sight distance, adjusting for weather, road, and traffic. A loaded bus needs extra room to stop, so a safe speed is often below the posted limit. Speed management protects your passengers and others.
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