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What happens when I encounter rough pavement? What will the steering wheel do?

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The steering wheel might turn erratically and the bus might shimmy all over the road if you don't hold the steering wheel tightly while driving over rough pavement.

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At which point does a bus need to shift gear when going downhill?

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As you reach the hill, change down a gear to have more control going down the hill, too high a gear will make the bus go too fast and you may lose control.

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Why do I need to start in second gear and not first?

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First gear, also known as load gear, can be used while going up hills. By starting in second gear, diesel consumption will be less.

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How fast do busses go?

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They must obey traffic laws at all times, therefore they cannot break the speed limit.

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Is it a must to press the clutch pedal before starting the ignition?

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Not when already in neutral gear, but now most vehicles won't start without the clutch being pressed for security reasons.

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How do I change gears when driving a bus?

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Let off the gas, push in the clutch, move the shift lever to the gear you are moving into, and simultaneously ease off the clutch while reapplying gas.

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Is it any different when driving an articulated bus?

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It somewhat is, as you have more blind spots. You would still have to hug the left side of the yellow lines on the road. Also, rear-view mirrors are fairly ineffective while turning in any direction, as the flexible part of the bus would block your view.

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