Question 1348: Is a bus driver permitted to tow another vehicle with a rigid coupling if there is no driver in the towed vehicle?

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Correct answer «Permitted if the design of the rigid coupling ensures that, when proceeding straight ahead, the towed vehicle follows the path of the towing vehicle.».

1 Prohibited, because during any type of towing a driver must be present at the controls of the towed vehicle.
2 Permitted if the design of the rigid coupling ensures that, when proceeding straight ahead, the towed vehicle follows the path of the towing vehicle.

Correct answer: Permitted if the design of the rigid coupling ensures that, when proceeding straight ahead, the towed vehicle follows the path of the towing vehicle.

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