Safety First : Sharing the Road with Buses , Coaches , and Trams

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Highway Code Rule 223

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Buses, coaches and trams. Give priority to these vehicles when you can do so safely, especially when they signal to pull away from stops. Look out for people getting off a bus or tram and crossing the road.

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Safety First : Sharing the Road with Buses , Coaches , and Trams

Give Priority to Public Transport

Road users should yield to buses , coaches , and trams whenever it is safe to do so .

Watch for Pull- Away Signals

Be especially alert when these vehicles signal their intention to pull away from a designated stop .

Watch for Disembarking Passengers

Look out for people getting off a bus or tram , as they may attempt to cross the road immediately .

Pedestrian Crossing Risk

Maintain high situational awareness near stops to identify pedestrians who might be obscured by the large vehicle before they step into the road .