Führerschein Führerscheintest Klasse D — Busse 2

Question 1

When a bus is stopped at a stop and passengers are boarding or alighting, what must following traffic do?

Accepted Answer

Pass at walking speed with caution, prepared to stop if pedestrians cross

Answer

German traffic law (§ 20 StVO) requires vehicles passing a stopped bus at a bus stop to slow to walking speed and be ready to stop for crossing pedestrians.

Question 2

What is the mandatory minimum break time after 4.5 hours of continuous driving for a professional bus driver?

Accepted Answer

45 minutes (can be split into 15 + 30 minutes)

Answer

After 4.5 hours of driving, EU rules require a 45-minute break, which may be split into a 15-minute break followed by a 30-minute break.

Question 3

What does the Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) require for bus drivers to maintain?

Accepted Answer

35 hours of periodic training every 5 years

Answer

Professional bus drivers must complete 35 hours of approved periodic training every 5 years to retain their Driver CPC qualification.

Question 4

What is the maximum height allowed for a standard bus on German roads?

Accepted Answer

4.0 meters

Answer

The maximum permitted vehicle height for buses on German roads is 4.0 meters, as set by EU Directive 96/53/EC on vehicle dimensions.

Question 5

When driving a bus through a low-clearance underpass, what must the driver always verify?

Accepted Answer

That the bus's actual height is less than the posted clearance sign

Answer

The driver must confirm the bus height is strictly less than the posted clearance to avoid a collision with the structure, accounting for any roof-mounted equipment.