Dave the exTrailer wrote:
On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 09:02:07 GMT, "Fray Bentos"
wrote:


"Kev" wrote in message
groups.com...

Had a run in with a nice employee of Arriva this morning who called me
a ****ing moron because I didn't know that PSV drivers aren't allowed
to reverse. Now I am not an expert on the law regarding PSV drivers so
can somebody confirm that it is a fact that they are not allowed to
reverse. Seems bonkers to me.
Whether thay can or can't reverse I take it that they can't call
members of the public ****ing morons or threaten to punch them in the
face.

Kevin


We are not allowed to reverse a vehicle which is carrying passengers.

Wrong !!

I don't know whether it is illegal or not. If you can get fired for
doing it, that pretty much makes whether it is illegal or not somewhat
academic, for me, at least.

I have just dragged out my driver's handbook and it states quite clearly
that, "You must not reverse on the public highway with passengers on
board". Which is pretty much saying, "We are not allowed.." It goes on
to describe unloading the passengers to a place of safety, etc.. Much as
the rules for a breakdown where it would be unsafe to leave the
passengers on the bus.

The evacuation of passengers in the event of fire on the bus is quite
interesting reading too - particularly if you happen to be a passenger
in a wheel chair or otherwise have impaired mobility.

No mention of "get out of jail free" cards of, "under supervision","when
instructed to do so by a police officer" etc.

--
Sue