Führerscheintest Klasse D — Busse Flashcards

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Answer: 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years

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

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

Answer: 4.0 meters

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.

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

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

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.

What is the maximum weekly driving time allowed for a professional bus driver under EU regulations?

Answer: 56 hours, with no more than 90 hours in any two consecutive weeks

EU Regulation 561/2006 caps weekly driving at 56 hours and limits any two consecutive weeks to a combined maximum of 90 hours.