Carriage of Passengers

The essentials

This topic presents the general requirements for safe boarding, alighting and transport of passengers. It is important to consider designated seats, safe use of doors, the number of passengers and the driver’s responsibility while moving.

What to remember

Passengers may be carried only in the manner and places intended for that vehicle. Before moving, make sure doors are closed, people are in a safe position and required seat belts or helmets are used. Additional requirements apply when carrying people in a truck or under special conditions.

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Are drivers of vehicles in populated areas required to give way to public vehicles starting from a designated and equipped haulting point?
  1. Yes
  2. No

The correct answer: Yes

The correct answer is yes. In a populated area, drivers must yield to a public route vehicle starting from a designated and equipped stop. The bus or trolleybus driver may move only after confirming that other drivers have noticed and are yielding.

Is the driver of a light passenger vehicle allowed to reverse and approach a passenger on a bridge? Is the driver of a light passenger vehicle allowed to reverse and approach a passenger on a bridge?
  1. Yes
  2. Yes, if it does not obstruct other participants
  3. No

The correct answer: No

The correct answer is “No”. The rule depends on vehicle type, passenger age, seating position and the form of transport. Remember: vehicle type, passenger age and seating position can change the answer. The other options change at least one condition—such as the number, vehicle type, location or permitted action—so they do not apply to this situation.

In this situation, is it allowed to approach the passenger in reverse? In this situation, is it allowed to approach the passenger in reverse?
  1. Yes
  2. No

The correct answer: Yes

The correct answer is “Yes”. The rule depends on vehicle type, passenger age, seating position and the form of transport. Remember: vehicle type, passenger age and seating position can change the answer. The other options change at least one condition—such as the number, vehicle type, location or permitted action—so they do not apply to this situation.

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