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Rock Paper Scissors Bus

99% Invisible

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Air Brakes Are Different Than the Hydraulic Brakes in a Car

Air brakes are different than the hydraulic braks in a car. The emergency function of it fails safe in a very important way that we as bus operators have to be aware of all the time. We actually have a audible and visual warning for low air pressure that alerts us before the spring break is actually going to engage. Really don't want that to happen normally while the buz is in motion, because it will violently and immediately stop the buz.

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