Safety - A Double-Lane Change
Date
2000-05-12
Personnel
S.C. & E.L.
Temperature (°F)
70
Wind Direction
NE
Barometric Pressure (in Hg)
30.0
Humidity (%)
77
Wind Speed (mph)
3
Maximum safe speed tested for double-lane change to left
45
Maximum safe speed tested for double-lane change to right
45
Comments of the position of the bus during the lane change
Body roll was noted during the 40 & 45 mph runs in both directions.
Comments of the tire/ground patch
Tire/ground contact was lost during the 40 & 45 mph runs in both directions.
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