Why is it essential to keep emergency exits accessible during trips?

• A. To ensure quick escape for all occupants in an emergency.
• B. To improve air circulation.
• C. To keep the exits free for extra seating.
• D. To reduce the bus's overall weight.

Answer: (A)

Keeping emergency exits accessible is about safety during emergencies. When something happens, people must get out quickly, so unobstructed exits prevent jams and bottlenecks that can slow evacuation and increase the risk of injuries. Clear exits also help emergency responders reach and assist passengers as needed, which can save lives. The air circulation idea isn’t the main goal of exit accessibility, extra seating blocks a safe path and creates hazards, and trying to reduce weight by restricting exits doesn’t improve safety.