Safety - A Double-Lane Change
Date
2006-08-31
Personnel
B.S., G.P. & S.C.
Temperature (°F)
72
Wind Direction
ENE
Barometric Pressure (in Hg)
30.0
Humidity (%)
68
Wind Speed (mph)
9
Maximum safe speed tested for double-lane change to left
40
Maximum safe speed tested for double-lane change to right
40
Comments of the position of the bus during the lane change
The test driver and test technician terminated the test after the 40 mph runs . The test driver experienced limited control steering out of the turns during the 40 mph runs.
Comments of the tire/ground patch
Tire/ground contact was maintained through all portions of testing.
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