When a bus indicates to pull out from a bus stop, generally other road users should give way to the bus to allow it to merge safely back into traffic. This rule applies especially in built-up areas or where the speed limit is 50 km/h or lower. Drivers should slow down and stop if necessary to let the bus pull out without danger or delay. The bus driver gives the turn signal to indicate this intention, and other vehicles are expected to yield if it is safe to do so. However, on roads with higher speed limits (above 50 km/h), the bus driver may be required to give way to other traffic. Regardless, all drivers must exercise great caution near buses as passengers may be boarding or alighting, which requires additional attentiveness and readiness to stop. In summary:
- On roads with speed limits up to 50 km/h: Drivers must give way to buses pulling out.
- On roads with speed limits above 50 km/h: Bus drivers may need to give way.
- Everyone must exercise caution around buses at stops for passenger safety.
- The bus driver signals their intention to pull out, which other drivers use as a cue to yield safely.
These rules are consistent in different countries such as the UK, Sweden, and Germany, where buses at marked stops typically have priority when pulling out, but all road users must prioritize safety first.
