WHAT'S NEW IN SAFETY DEVICES

Several new safety devices for buses are described in this article. Two of these devices that increase driver visibility are the "Pupil Master" crossing control arm and "Dolly Parton mirrors." Vehicle conspicuity is enhanced by the Deceleration Alert System (DAS), which consists of two amber lights and one green light mounted to the rear end of a bus, car, or truck. The DAS is tied to the vehicle electrical system and works automatically. A new steering control device, Safe T-Plus, is a double-action, hydraulic cylinder with a mechanically assisted system designed to center the front wheels straight ahead and keep the vehicle safely in its lane until the driver turns. The final safety device described is the dual purpose safety hatch.

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  Bobit Publishing Company

  2500 Artesia Boulevard
  Redondo Beach, CA  United States  90278
• Publication Date: 1983-10

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: 3 p.
• Serial:
  • School Bus Fleet
  • Volume: 28
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Bobit Publishing Company
  • ISSN: 0036-6501
  • Serial URL: http://schoolbusfleet.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Buses; Convex mirrors; Emergency exits; Grade crossing protection systems; Safety equipment; School buses; Steering; Visibility
• Old TRIS Terms: Crossing control arm; Deceleration alert system; Emergency egress system; Steering control
• Subject Areas: Public Transportation; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00386871
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-036 301
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Jul 30 1984 12:00AM