55.12. For the safety and comfort of bus passengers, the driver must:
UAДля безпеки і комфорту пасажирів автобуса водій повинен:
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This is an exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine about the safe and comfortable transportation of passengers on public transport. In real traffic, a bus driver is responsible not only for maintaining distance or speed limits, but also for ensuring that people in the cabin (especially those standing) do not lose their balance during acceleration, braking, and when approaching a stop. Such requirements directly affect road safety and are often checked in the theoretical exam.
The question tests knowledge of two topics in the traffic rules at once: Section 21 Passenger Transport and Section 15 Stopping and Parking. According to clause 21.10, the driver is prohibited from braking sharply without necessity, so smooth deceleration and generally driving without jerks is a basic condition for passenger safety. And clause 15.1 requires making a stop as close as possible to the edge of the carriageway, which for a bus means approaching as close as possible to the curb so that boarding and alighting are convenient and do not force people to step onto the carriageway.
The analysis of the options in this exam question is simple: separately, the recommendation for smooth acceleration and smooth braking is correct, as it reduces the risk of falls and injuries in the cabin; separately, the requirement to stop closer to the curb is also correct, as it reduces danger during boarding/alighting. Since the rules cover both actions, the correct answer is the one that combines these requirements, and it is this that corresponds to the practice of safe bus driving according to the Traffic Rules of Ukraine.
Clause 21.10 (Section 21 "Passenger Transportation")
The driver is prohibited from braking sharply unless it is necessary to prevent a road traffic accident.
This clause directly checks the requirement to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers, in particular by means of smooth braking (and in practical application — avoiding sudden changes in speed while driving the bus unless necessary).
Clause 15.1 (Section 15 "Stopping and Parking")
Stopping and parking of vehicles on the carriageway must be carried out in a single row parallel to the edge of the carriageway as close to it as possible.
This clause checks the requirement to stop the bus (including for boarding/alighting) as close as possible to the right edge of the carriageway (curb), so that it is safer and more convenient for passengers to get on and off.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Perform the actions listed in items 1 and 2," given that by the definition of the Traffic Rules, the driver must avoid sudden braking without necessity (for the safety/comfort of passengers) and stop as close as possible to the edge of the carriageway (for safe and convenient boarding/alighting).
When transporting passengers on a bus, the driver is responsible not only for complying with the general requirements of the Traffic Rules, but also for ensuring that people in the cabin do not lose their balance and can board and exit safely. Passengers often stand, hold onto handrails, and may include children or elderly people, so any sudden maneuvers create an increased risk of falling and injury.
For this reason, the driver must operate the bus smoothly: start moving without jerking and decelerate in advance and evenly, without abrupt braking. For example, if the driver suddenly presses the brake pedal before stopping, passengers standing in the aisle may lose their balance; likewise, a sudden start causes people to sway backward. Smooth acceleration and smooth braking directly contribute to the safety and comfort of the trip.
Proper stopping at a bus stop is also especially important: the bus should approach and stop as close as possible to the curb or the right edge of the roadway. This reduces the gap between the step and the sidewalk, makes boarding and alighting easier, and lowers the risk that a passenger will stumble or be forced to exit toward the roadway. In practice, this is especially critical for people with limited mobility, passengers with strollers, or with suitcases.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Perform the actions listed in points 1 and 2," since both smooth acceleration/braking and stopping as close as possible to the curb (right edge of the roadway) ensure safe and comfortable transportation.