CDL · On the Road

When a bus is being passed by another vehicle, the driver should:

Correct answer

Maintain steady speed and lane position, and slow slightly if needed to allow the passing vehicle to complete the maneuver safely

  1. A Speed up to prevent the pass
  2. B Maintain steady speed and lane position, and slow slightly if needed to allow the passing vehicle to complete the maneuver safely
  3. C Make it difficult for the other driver
  4. D Brake hard to teach the other driver a lesson

Why this is the answer

When being passed, maintain steady speed and lane position. Slowing slightly is acceptable to help the passing vehicle complete the maneuver, particularly on two-lane roads. Speeding up to prevent the pass is dangerous and aggressive; the passing driver is committed to the maneuver and a sudden speed increase creates a high-speed collision risk. Buses are large and difficult to pass safely; cooperate with passing drivers to keep the time spent in the dangerous adjacent-lane position as short as possible. After the pass is complete, expect the other driver to return to your lane — leave space.
Source: FMCSA CDL Manual 4.3.5 Being Passed

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