School Bus · Question 106

Question 106 of 160

Why should a driver keep the bus's engine idling at a controlled, low level (or off, where required) during a lengthy loading process, rather than revving it?

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Correct answer to question 106 (School Bus): Excess engine noise or movement anticipation could distract from carefully monitoring students near the bus

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Keeping the engine calm and controlled during loading avoids creating a false impression that the bus is about to move, and helps the driver stay focused on carefully monitoring students rather than the sound or vibration of a revving engine.

Updated: November 2026

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