Why should a driver approach a stop more gradually when passengers are standing in the aisle, compared to when everyone is seated with seatbelts?
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Correct answer to question 112 (Passenger): Standing passengers have less stability and are more likely to fall from a sudden deceleration
Why
A standing passenger has far less stability than one who is seated and belted, so a more gradual approach to a stop reduces the chance of them being thrown off balance or falling.
Updated: November 2026