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Driving
Reversing an articulated bus
Use very small steering wheel movements when reversing
with a steered trailer coach to prevent it from slewing. When
reversing in a straight line, use the rear-view mirror to make
sure the tractor coach and the trailer coach are standing in a
straight line before starting to reverse. If the trailer coach
slews round, turn the steering wheel in the same direction,
i.e. if the trailer coach slews to the left, turn the steering
wheel to the left until the trailer coach straightens up.
When reversing round a corner, start with very small steer-
ing wheel movements in the opposite direction until the de-
sired turning angle is obtained. Then turn the steering
wheel immediately in the same direction as the trailer
coach. Adjust the turning angle by turning the steering
wheel more or less in the direction of the trailer coach.
Remember
– Adjust the rear-view mirrors so that the best possible
field of vision is obtained for turning.
– Always use small steering wheel movements when re-
versing an articulated bus. Keep sufficient sideways
clearance.
– Adjust your speed when reversing an articulated bus.
Observe the danger of slewing!
– Great care must always be taken when reversing an ar-
ticulated bus!
Direction of trailer coach wheels when steering left
alternatively right (steered trailer coach)
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