SUMMARY OF STAFF AND CONTRACT RESEARCH ON SAFETY OF WIDE BUSES

The report describes research performed on the safety of wide buses. It discusses aerodynamic disturbance effects, lateral placement, lateral stability, off-tracking and accident histories of wide buses. Major emphasis is placed on operation of these vehicles under conditions occurring on the Interstate Highway System.

• Corporate Authors:

  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Clemens Jr, A F
  • Mela, D F
  • Pilkington II, G B
  • Daniels III, F J
  • Friesz, T L
• Publication Date: 1973-1-12

Media Info

• Pagination: 28 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aerodynamics; Buses; Dynamic loads; Gusts; Safety engineering; Stability (Mechanics); Traffic crashes; Traffic safety; Width; Wind pressure
• Identifier Terms: Interstate Highway System
• Uncontrolled Terms: Gust loads; Motor vehicle accidents
• Old TRIS Terms: Aerodynamic characteristics; Bus width 102 inches; Commercial buses; Wide buses
• Subject Areas: Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00047339
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: Sum Rpt
• Files: NTIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Sep 27 1974 12:00AM