Why are bus wheels so far forward?
Why are bus wheels so far forward? If the wheels were all the way spread front-back, then they'd need more support for the weight in the middle of the bus. By bringing that rear axle forward, that helps balance the weight without as much need for a heavy frame. Plus, having the wheels forward makes it easier to steer around corners.
Why are busses so high off the ground?
School bus seats are higher off the ground so that most opposing vehicles are below the kids' feet. The four-inch cushioned seats and high seat backs create a compartment for students in the event of an accident. Seats are closer together than in most vehicles, creating even more of a safe zone.
Why are buses so bouncy?
Buses (and large trucks) are designed to carry a lot of weight on their axles, which effectively means that they need to have very stiff springs in their suspension. This makes for a very bouncy, harsh, uncomfortable ride, which can be fatiguing for a driver who has to deal with it all day long.
Are buses faster than cars?
Taken as a whole, urban transit averages 14.1 mph, less than half the speed of driving in most cities (and slower than many cyclists). This doesn't count the time spent getting to and from transit stops, waiting for transit vehicles, or transferring from one to another, all of which make transit even slower.
Why do buses have 8 wheels?
Why do buses and trucks have double wheels on their rear side? It is to increase the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or GVWR. Each tire has a maximum weight that can legally be carried by that tire. The more tires on a given axle, the more weight that can be legally carried by that axle.
Why is the back of the bus more bumpy?
Originally Answered: Why does the back side of the bus bump more than the front seats? Just as the edge of a fan moves faster and travels a longer distance, just for the reason that it is far away from the Center. The same applys here. The rear end is far away from the point of movement i.e, the tyres.
Why do 3 buses come at once?
The theory goes that when there's been a delay, the first bus picks up all the waiting passengers: those who have been waiting for some time, and those who have only been there a few minutes and had planned to get a slightly later bus.
Why do busses sway?
Weak springs (leaf or coil) or a lack of anti-sway bars can contribute to excessive sway, and on air bag-equipped chassis, it can be the very act of the air entering/exiting the bags.
Why do UK buses only have 1 door?
Why don't city buses in most UK cities have rear doors? Because almost all buses now in use are single manned - you have to pay your fare to the driver and s/he has to sit at the front for obvious reasons! Rear doors are simply not practical with driver-only operation.
Why do bus drivers always wave?
Because it is a hardworking job to do. Sometimes they don't have time to physically greet them or talk to each other face to face. What do bus drivers wish their riders knew?
Are buses actually better than cars?
Public transportation gets people where they're going while emitting far fewer climate-warming greenhouse gases than private cars. The reason is simple efficiency: while cars usually carry just one or two people at a time, a bus can carry 50 or more, and a train in a large city may carry thousands.