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Difficulty: MediumDefensive Driving and Hazard Anticipation

When driving past a public transit bus stopped at the roadside, defensive driving principles require you to cover the brake and reduce speed because pedestrians frequently step into the street from directly in front of the vehicle where sightlines are blocked.

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True. Defensive driving dictates reducing speed and covering the brake when passing a stopped bus because exiting pedestrians frequently cross from in front of the bus where visibility is severely restricted.
The statement is accurate because large stopped vehicles create blind zones where pedestrians may unexpectedly emerge. Proactively slowing down and covering the brake prepares the driver to stop safely.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the visual obstruction created by the stopped transit vehicle.
Recognize that the size of the bus completely blocks the view of the roadway directly in front of it.
Pedestrians who exit the bus often cross the street immediately in front of the bus rather than walking to an intersection.
2
Execute defensive driving hazard management.
Ease off the accelerator, position your foot over the brake pedal (covering the brake), and reduce vehicle speed.
Covering the brake eliminates reaction delay, enabling an immediate stopping response if a hidden hazard enters your travel path.

Key Concept

Hazard Anticipation Near Stopped Transit Vehicles
Estimated Time:45s
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