Transporting passengers safely (passenger compartment, aisles, exits)
This domain tests control of the passenger compartment: keeping aisles, stepwells, and exits usable, and preventing passengers or baggage from becoming hazards while the bus is moving.
Aisles and standees
Keep the aisle, doorways, and stepwells clear. If standees are allowed, they must stay behind the standee line and hold a handrail; no passenger may stand ahead of that line or block the driver's view. Seat belts, where equipped, must be available and used. Do not let passengers ride in baggage compartments or in unsafe positions.
Exits and baggage
Emergency exits must be marked, unobstructed, and operable from inside and outside. Check side windows, roof hatches, and rear doors. Secure carry-on baggage so it cannot slide into an aisle or exit. Do not permit hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or unauthorized packages in the passenger compartment.
Worked example
A passenger places a hard suitcase in the aisle because the overhead rack is full. The correct action is to stop the bus safely and require the bag to be stowed in the baggage compartment or another secure space. Leaving it in the aisle creates a trip hazard and blocks evacuation.
Traps
Checking exits only at the terminal, allowing standees forward of the line, and ignoring a blocked stepwell are frequent errors. A clear aisle is an operational requirement, not a comfort issue.