Vulnerable road users

You are driving past a bus stopped at a bus stop. Why should you slow down?

Buses often reverse without warning
The bus driver may ask you for directions
You must always stop behind a bus at a stop
People may step out into the road from in front of the bus
Correct

Why?

Rule 206 of The Highway Code says to drive carefully and slowly when passing bus and tram stops. Pedestrians, especially children, may step out into the road from in front of a stopped bus.

Highway Code rule 206

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