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Cameras record bus driver flying through windshield

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by gpsman, Jan 9, 2015.

  1. Jan 9, 2015 #1
    gpsman

    gpsman Road Train Member

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    Not a truck, but still good viewing.

    http://theweek.com/article/index/27...through-windshield-during-terrifying-accident (Flash not required)

    Bus driver not at fault, of course, but what could he have done better...?
     
    gpsman, Jan 9, 2015
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  3. Jan 9, 2015 #2
    imup4it

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    This one been posted already, but thanks
     
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  4. Jan 9, 2015 #3
    STexan

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    All I noticed was him messing with something up near the dash prior to the crash
     
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  5. Jan 9, 2015 #4
    gokiddogo

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    Makes for a good 'always wear your seat belt' video ...

    #1 reason truck drivers are killed in crashes is from being ejected and crushed ...
     
    gokiddogo, Jan 9, 2015
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    Numb Thanks this.
  7. Jan 9, 2015 #5
    scottied67

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    The seat belt was not clicked in. He had it over his left shoulder only for 'looks'. There's no way you go through the windshield with a clicked in seatbelt.
     
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  8. Jan 9, 2015 #6
    Tipher

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    Too me it looks like the light for the truck was green. Or am I just seeing it wrong. But dude wear your seatbelt!
     
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  9. Jan 9, 2015 #7
    STexan

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    The bus had a green light. It turned yellow just as he entered the intersection. Can't fault him from running that particular yellow light, but he was distracted with something else. Perhaps could have seen a vehicle in his peripheral vision if he was watching. Approaching a busy, controlled intersection is the WORST time to be fiddling with something else (distracted driving)
     
    STexan, Jan 9, 2015
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