WAEC Commerce 2023 Question 30

Question 30

Transport

An advantage of road transport over other means of transport is that

  1. A.canteen services are provided during the cost of transportion.
  2. B.packing and loading is easy as activities are handled by experts.
  3. C.specific vehicles could be used to carry certain loads.
  4. D.terminal handling is eliminated by door-to-door delivery.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (terminal handling is eliminated by door-to-door delivery.)

Explanation

Only road transport can pick goods up at the seller's door and drop them at the buyer's door, avoiding extra loading and unloading at stations, ports or airports.