British Bus Culture Quiz
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What sound do the wheels of the bus make according to the song?

  • Rotate, rotate, rotate
  • Spin, spin, spin
  • Roll, roll, roll
  • Round and round (correct)

    • What sound do the mummies in the bus make in the song?

  • Boo, boo, boo
  • Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh
  • Cough, cough, cough
  • Sh, sh, sh, sh, sh, sh (correct)

    • What action can children in the bus do according to the song?

  • Sing and shout
  • Get on and off (correct)
  • Jump and run
  • Dance and clap

    • What is one of the sounds made by the horn in the bus?

    <p>Beep, beep, beep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the doors of the bus do as described in the song?

    <p>Open and close</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does the bus driver instruct the children to do?

    <p>Move back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotion does the child in the bus express?

    <p>Crying and wailing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the ladies in the bus do according to the song?

    <p>Chat and chatter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is commonly said when asking someone to fasten their seatbelt?

    <p>Put on your seatbelt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of seatbelts may occasionally be found on smaller buses in the UK?

    <p>Lap belts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional feature is provided for Plus members of the podcast?

    <p>Monthly email with episode transcripts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of Anna's trip to London with her children?

    <p>Dental appointment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before taking the bus, what does Anna indicate is possible to do online?

    <p>Find the next bus arrival time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Anna last take a bus according to her recollection?

    <p>Six months ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bus does Anna contrast with the smaller buses?

    <p>Regular public buses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Anna imply about her general use of buses?

    <p>She rarely takes buses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the podcast does Anna emphasize for her listeners?

    <p>Uninterrupted listening experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What experience does Anna share from her past related to using buses?

    <p>Taking buses to work regularly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a passenger do before boarding a bus?

    <p>Stand in line and wait for the previous passengers to exit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes how to board a bus?

    <p>Boarding should occur after all passengers have disembarked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism is primarily used to pay for bus fare in modern systems?

    <p>Contactless payment methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has technology influenced bus fare payment?

    <p>It allows for mobile payments using smartphones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Oyster Card system aim to achieve for travelers in London?

    <p>To provide discounted fares for multiple transport modes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a passenger do if they need to ride the bus to a specific location?

    <p>Purchase a ticket for that specific route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might a bus have a middle door?

    <p>To speed up passenger boarding and alighting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common practice for obtaining bus tickets in the past?

    <p>Paying cash directly to the driver without receipts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which circumstance is it expected to interact with the bus driver?

    <p>To thank them when exiting the bus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of a bus conductor?

    <p>To assist passengers and check tickets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might some passengers still prefer to pay cash for bus fares?

    <p>They do not trust technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when one taps an Oyster Card at the bus entry?

    <p>The fare is instantly deducted from the card</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered polite behavior when waiting for a bus?

    <p>Waiting in an organized queue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'jump off' a bus?

    <p>To exit the bus quickly when it stops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you have a bag on a seat but see someone needing that seat?

    <p>Politely offer them the seat by removing your bag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the bus schedule that passengers must follow?

    <p>The times the bus will arrive at each stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you see a person with a disability or an elderly person on the bus?

    <p>Offer them your seat if you can</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is revealed about different bus companies in the United Kingdom?

    <p>Each region has its own local bus provider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the first London bus service established?

    <p>1829</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bus is iconic in London?

    <p>Red double-decker bus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common complaint about driving behind a bus?

    <p>They frequently stop to pick up passengers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested when talking on the phone while on a bus?

    <p>Keep the conversation at a reasonable volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a cyclist do when riding near buses?

    <p>Be very cautious due to blind spots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the presence of an 'Expectant Mother' badge on a passenger?

    <p>The person may need a seat due to pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when a bus is overly crowded?

    <p>Boarding and exiting can become difficult</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many bus routes does London have approximately?

    <p>700</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a driver be cautious of when overtaking a bus?

    <p>Potential pedestrians crossing from behind the bus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the method of transportation for the first London buses?

    <p>Horse-drawn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    British Bus Culture

    • Buses in the UK generally don’t have seat belts, except for some mini-buses and coaches
    • In the past, passengers had to rely on paper timetables to know when the next bus was coming
    • The speaker used to collect bus tickets as a child
    • Since the pandemic, most buses have contactless payment systems
    • The Oyster card is an easy payment system for public transport in London
    • People in the UK are expected to form orderly lines at bus stops
    • When boarding a bus, passengers should allow people to disembark before boarding
    • Passengers are expected to offer their seats to elderly, pregnant, or disabled people
    • It is considered impolite to talk loudly on the phone or have loud conversations on a bus
    • When the bus is crowded, passengers should move toward the back to allow more people to board
    • The iconic double-decker bus was introduced in London in 1956
    • London’s bus network is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world with over 8,000 buses
    • Many areas outside of London have limited or no bus services
    • The famous children’s song, “The Wheels on the Bus,” is culturally significant in the UK
    • The song is about different parts of a bus and the sounds they make
    • The speaker encourages listeners to share their own contributions to the song

    British Bus Vocabulary

    • "Get on" = to board a bus
    • "Get off"= to disembark from a bus
    • "Hop off"= to quickly get off a bus
    • "Bus stop" = a designated place where buses stop
    • "Timetable" = schedule with bus arrival and departure times
    • "Fare" = the price of a bus ticket
    • "Conductor" = someone who collects fares on a bus
    • "Single" = ticket for a one-way trip
    • "Return" = ticket for a round trip
    • "Overtake" = to pass a slower vehicle.
    • "Blind spot" = an area next to a vehicle that the driver cannot see from their mirrors.

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    Explore the fascinating aspects of bus culture in the UK with this quiz. Test your knowledge on seat belts, payment systems, and the etiquette expected on public transport. Dive into the history and significance of London's iconic double-decker buses and their role in urban commuting.

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