TB 046 - Double Deck Buses Flashcards
Approximately how many double deck buses are currently being used by R.T.D?
22
What Are the dimensions of the bus?
40’ long
8’6” wide
14’2” high
How many passengers can the buses carry?
Up to 80 passengers
How many exits are on the bus and where are they located?
2 - Both on the right side, one forward and one at the rear.
Where is the stairway that leads to the upper level
Rear of the bus
The ____ exit is used for both the upper and lower levels
Rear
What is the width of the stairway?
34” at the base
27” at the top
How are patients carried down the stairs?
Using a flat or backboard
Doors are ____ and ____ operated
electrically and air
Where are the emergency electrical switches located?
In the fuel tank fill spout compartment on the right side of the vehicle
Where are the emergency air valves located?
At the driver’s seat on the dash
How many emergency exit hatches are there?
4 - located on the roof.
Which direction do the hatches slide?
In the direction of the arrow
What are the dimensions of the emergency hatch opening on the roof?
17”x24”
How many windows on the upper level are used as emergency exits and how do they open?
6 - 3 on each side and they open outward.
What are the dimensions of the emergency window opening on the upper level?
24”x60”
How many windows on the lower level are used as emergency exits and how do they open?
4 - 2 on each side and open outward.
What are the dimensions of the emergency window opening on the lower level?
30”x60”
How can emergency exit windows be recognized?
By the definite framework around them and are hinged at the top.
All emergency exits are designed to be opened from the ______
Inside
What type of glasses is used on emergency exits
Safety Glass
How many gallons of diesel fuel is in one tank?
125 gallons
Where is the fuel tank located
Right side in the middle coach
The vehicle has a ___/___ volt system
12/24
Where are the batteries located?
Right side in the middle coach
What type of suspension is this vehicle equip with?
Air bag suspension
When air bag suspension is deflated the bus will drop how much?
10”
