What is the recommended practice for space to the sides of the bus?

What is the recommended practice for space to the sides of the bus?

• A. Avoid traveling next to others when possible
• B. Always stay in the left lane
• C. Ride next to two cars
• D. Drive in the bike lane

Answer: (A)

Keep space around a bus and avoid being beside it. Buses have large blind spots along their sides, especially on the right. If you’re traveling next to a bus, the driver might not see you when changing lanes or slowing down, and a sudden stop or door opening could lead to a collision. The safest approach is to avoid staying alongside a bus whenever possible—change lanes or slow to let the bus go by so you’re not in its blind spots and you have more time to react. The other options aren’t reliable or safe: the left lane rule isn’t universal and may not be appropriate in every situation, riding next to two cars increases risk, and driving in the bike lane is illegal and dangerous for cyclists.

Keep space around a bus and avoid being beside it. Buses have large blind spots along their sides, especially on the right. If you’re traveling next to a bus, the driver might not see you when changing lanes or slowing down, and a sudden stop or door opening could lead to a collision. The safest approach is to avoid staying alongside a bus whenever possible—change lanes or slow to let the bus go by so you’re not in its blind spots and you have more time to react. The other options aren’t reliable or safe: the left lane rule isn’t universal and may not be appropriate in every situation, riding next to two cars increases risk, and driving in the bike lane is illegal and dangerous for cyclists.