Incase the bus has to stop quickly and perform a maneuver the bus need to have enough room all around the vehicle for safety. ![]() When following a bus, you should leave enough space at the rear of the bus. For Parents & Other Road Users Following A Bus Some you will need to swing wider to get the angle to back and others are as simple as pulling in and backing out a car. There are many different types and models of busses and each of them have different turning radiuses. Make sure you practice, and practice some more. This will then maneuver the bus effectively. ![]() When the rear wheels have cleared a corner you can then cut the steering wheel hard to the direction you need. You can control the front and rear of the bus by remembering where the position of the wheels are. When backing up make sure you are aware of your tail swing and also where your rear wheels are at all times. You can get a feel for how large your bus is and where your turning radius is. Viewing the bus from the driver’s seat allows you to understand the dimensions of your bus from looking in the mirrors. Have the friend move to strategic points along the length of your bus as well as standing at all 4 corners. (Do this when the bus is off and secured). For Bus Drivers Get a trusted friend to stand at the front and back bumperīody up against the bumper of the bus while you are sitting in the driver’s seat. So here are a few helpful tips when backing up a bus for both bus drivers and also for parents/motorists who manage to encounter a bus that is backing-up. I am sure you have been asked the question many a time, “How do you manage to turn that vehicle around that big”! It can be a daunting task given some vehicles are very large and especially knowing that there are children on board. Having an proper technique is an easy task once you have had a few attempts. I am sure most of the bus drivers who transport school children or any passenger will know how to effectively back a school bus. Please feel free to share our series on your Facebook for your family and friends. ![]() If you are interested in our articles and you would like to keep up-to-date with new article from School Travel Manager then head over to our Facebook for regular updates!Ĭlick here for School Travel Manager Facebook If you are new to our series, welcome!įrom this series we will be writing some short articles about life from the driver of the school bus. Thank you for your interest in our “ Tales From The School Bus”.
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