Practice question

What is the 'Tail Swing' (Heckausschlag) phenomenon on a 15-meter 3-axle coach, and why is it dangerous when departing from a bus stop?

  1. The rear wheels lift into the air
  2. The rear engine cuts off fuel injection
  3. The rear overhang swings outward across the sidewalk/pedestrian area in the opposite direction of the turn (by up to 1.0 to 1.5 meters), risking striking waiting pedestrians, bus stop shelters, or traffic signs
  4. The luggage doors open automatically

Answer: C — The rear overhang swings outward across the sidewalk/pedestrian area in the opposite direction of the turn (by up to 1.0 to 1.5 meters), risking striking waiting pedestrians, bus stop shelters, or traffic signs

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