Single-Unit Truck | Bus - 20' WB
The turning path of a Single-Unit Truck or Bus measures the minimum possible turning radius necessary for performing a u-turn in a vehicle with a 20’ (6.1 m) wheelbase.
Measuring the inner and outer radii of the 180° turn, a minimum inner radius of 28’4” (8.64 m) and minimum outer radius between 42’-43.5’ (12.8-13.26 m) should be provided for single-unit trucks and buses.
The turning path of a Single-Unit Truck or Bus measures the minimum possible turning radius necessary for performing a u-turn in a vehicle with a 20’ (6.1 m) wheelbase.
Measuring the inner and outer radii of the 180° turn, a minimum inner radius of 28’4” (8.64 m) and minimum outer radius between 42’-43.5’ (12.8-13.26 m) should be provided for single-unit trucks and buses.
What is the minimum inside turning radius required for a bus?
A minimum inner turning radius of 28’4” | 8.64 m should be provided for a bus or single-unit truck making a 180° turn.
What is the minimum outside turning radius required for a bus making a 180° turn?
The outer turning radius necessary for a bus or single-unit truck making a a 180° turn should be between at least 42’-43.5’ | 12.8-13.26 m.
How big is a typical city bus?
The average city bus varies in length between 35’-45’ | 10.7-13.7 m with widths between 8’-8’6” | 2.4-.6 m.
