Originally posted by Meia Gisborn:
Hey, sbs! I noticed something this morning on my way into work, and
immediately thought about you.
As you might already know, I take the express bus to work. It's
essentially a 10-wheeled, 45-foot tour coach that has been pressed
into service as a public bus.
I get off at the very last stop, which is at a cul-de-sac where the
bus has to make a [b]very tight 180° turn to exit. I've
always wondered how such a large vehicle was able to accomplish
such a tight manoeuver, and finally found out today: apparently,
the coach is equipped with steerable rear wheels that turn in the
opposite direction of the front wheels, to reduce the turn radius.
I just happened to glance back as the coach was making the turn
this morning, and noticed it.
Pretty cool, in my opinion, and it got me wondering how common such
a feature is on public buses. And of course, I thought of you!
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In Singapore, bus 82 and 284 but not sure of 103 do make 3 point
turns
