Safe DrivingQuestion 79 of 80
If a bus stalls on railroad tracks with passengers aboard, the driver should:
a.Get everyone off the bus and far away from the tracks immediately
b.Stay in the bus and wait
c.Try to restart repeatedly before evacuating
d.Have passengers push the bus
Explanation
If the bus stalls or is stuck on the tracks, evacuate all passengers and move them well away from the tracks at once, in case a train comes. Passenger safety takes priority over saving the bus. Only after everyone is clear should you worry about the vehicle.
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