What will happen if we fall from a moving bus or a van?


What will happen if we fall from a moving bus or a van? While jumping from a moving bus, our feet comes to rest on touching the ground, whereas the upper part of our body continues to move forward due to inertia of motion. As a result we may fall with our face downwards. Study the following scenarios and identify what type of inertia tends to resist the change: 1.


When a passenger jumps out of a moving bus he falls down?

When the passenger jumps out of a fast-moving bus/train, his feet will come to rest on touching the ground, whereas the upper part of his body continues to move forward, due to the inertia of motion. As a result, if he does not run forward he will fall with his face in downwards direction.


Why a person jumping out of a moving bus may get seriously injured?

One's feet instantly come to rest on the ground when one jumps from a moving bus, but the upper part of our body continues to go forward due to inertia of motion. As a result, when attempting to jump from a moving bus, one may fall down or briefly lose his equilibrium.


What can happen if you get down from a moving bus?

One's feet instantly come to rest on the ground when one jumps from a moving bus, but the upper part of our body continues to go forward due to inertia of motion. As a result, when attempting to jump from a moving bus, one may fall down or briefly lose his equilibrium.


How do you get off a moving bus?

To get off on the left side, right foot first is like so:
  1. slide right foot to left (but behind left foot), apply weight.
  2. slide left foot to left.
  3. slide left forward, apply weight.
  4. bring left-foot forward (take the first step completely off train)


Why do people jerk in buses when bus moves forward?

Because the lower part of the body comes to rest with the bus while the upper part tends to continue its motion due to inertia.


Should a bus driver wait for you to sit down?

You know you are riding on a bus as a passenger, and should make sure you can grab something to steady yourself as you try to find a seat. The driver is expected not to wait until passengers are all seated before starting up again!


What are the most common injuries for bus drivers?

The most common injuries to school bus drivers are sprains, strains and muscle tears. The most costly injuries in schools are those related to motor vehicle accidents.


Are you safer in a bus or car?

But how safe is a bus? According to the National Safety Council public transportation is 10 times safer than other vehicle travel. The NSC study found that people who used buses or trains 40 times per year were 20 times less likely to be injured in a crash. Buses are safer than most modes of transportation.