Safety - A Double-Lane Change
Date
2005-06-14
Personnel
G.M., T.S. and S.C.
Temperature (°F)
88
Wind Direction
WSW
Barometric Pressure (in Hg)
30.0
Humidity (%)
55
Wind Speed (mph)
10
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
Slight body roll was noted at 45 mph, yet a safe profile was maintained through all portions of testing.
Comments of the tire/ground patch
Tire/ground contact was maintained through all portions of testing.
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