When backing a bus at night, what additional safety measure is crucial beyond daytime procedures?

Question: When backing a bus at night, what additional safety measure is crucial beyond daytime procedures?

Answer options:

• Rely more heavily on the backup alarm to clear the area.
• Ensure all interior lights are off to improve night vision.
• Place warning triangles at the rear of the bus before backing. ✅ Actively use exterior lights, including reverse lights and hazard lights, to illuminate and warn others.

Correct answer: Actively use exterior lights, including reverse lights and hazard lights, to illuminate and warn others.

Explanation: At night, visibility is severely reduced. Actively using all available exterior lights, including reverse lights, hazard lights, and potentially external spotlights, helps illuminate the area and makes the bus's intentions more visible to others, mitigating risks in low light. This complements physical inspection.