Which action helps ensure emergency exits remain usable during trips?

• A. Keep them accessible and unobstructed.
• B. Block with equipment during trips.
• C. Close them and lock from inside.
• D. Cover with a curtain.

Answer: (A)

Keeping emergency exits accessible and unobstructed is essential for safe bus operations. If exits are clear, passengers can evacuate quickly in any emergency, such as a crash, fire, or other incident. The driver should ensure that aisles, doors, and any emergency windows or hatches are free of luggage, equipment, or other items, and that doors can be opened from the inside without obstruction. Blocking exits or locking them from inside would delay or prevent a safe evacuation, which creates a serious danger. Covering exits with a curtain or other material could also hinder immediate use. So, the best practice is to keep emergency exits clear and ready for immediate use.