WAEC Commerce 1991 (August) Question 9

Question 9

Transport

The advantage road transport has over other means of transport is that

  1. A.intermediate terminal handling is eliminated by door-to-door delivery
  2. B.specialized vehicles can be used to carry certain loads
  3. C.packaging is very easy as experts handle it
  4. D.canteen services are provided
  5. E.weather conditions do not affect it
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (intermediate terminal handling is eliminated by door-to-door delivery)

Explanation

Only road transport can carry goods from the seller's door to the buyer's door without reloading.