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ATTACHMENT 2
other equipment such as the radio handset or the destination sign control. Deployment of the
sunscreens shall not restrict the vision of the rearview mirrors. Sunscreen adjustments shall be made
easily by hand.
2.13.1.2 EXIT SIGNAL AND TALKING BUS
A passenger chime signal audible to the driver and to the passengers anywhere inside the coach shall be
provided. The chime shall be a push button convenient to seated passengers and standees. A driver
controlled switch shall deactivate the chime system. A talking bus system will be provided. The
system will consist of a Twin Vision or approved equal, 1 line LED sign located in the front center of
the coach and fastened to the coach ceiling to permit viewing by all passengers. A Twin Vision
Operator Control Unit (OCU) or approved equal shall be mounted in a convenient location for the
driver to utilize.
2.13.1.3 DRIVERS STORAGE
A double prong hook shall be provided for the drivers' coat in the driver's area with a retention strap.
There shall also be a driver’s beverage holder supplied in the driver’s area.
2.13.2 MIRRORS
2.13.2.1 OUTSIDE MIRRORS
The coach shall be equipped with B & R or approved equal corrosion resistant, heated remote
controlled outside rear view mirrors, on each side of the coach. The mirrors shall be mounted so as to
permit the driver to view the highway along both sides of the coach, including the rear wheels. Mirrors
shall be firmly attached to the coach to prevent vibration and loss of adjustment, but not so firmly
attached that the coach or its structure is damaged when the mirror is struck in an accident. Outboard
maximum overall mirror width dimension shall not exceed 122 inches while providing maximum
visibility to the operator. Mirrors shall also be of the “auto-return” break-away type.
2.13.2.2 INSIDE MIRRORS
A mirror shall be provided for the operator to observe passengers throughout the coach without leaving
his seat and without shoulder movement. With a full standee-load, including standees in the vestibule,
the operator shall be able to observe passengers in the rear of the coach and anywhere in the aisle.
Inside mirror shall be 6 x 10.5” mounted just below the destination sign box and above the driver’s line
of sight.
2.13.3 PASSENGER ASSISTS
2.13.3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Passenger assists in the form of full grip, vertical stanchions or handholds shall be provided for the
safety of standees and for ingress/egress. Passenger assists shall be convenient in location, shape, and
size for both the 95th-percentile male and the 5th-percentile female standee. Starting from the entrance
door and moving anywhere in the coach, a horizontal assist shall be provided at the aisle side of the