What is the best place to sit in a bus?
For bus safety, the front seats are generally best. Being near the alert driver offers increased security, while rear seats can leave passengers less aware of their surroundings.
Best Seat on a Bus?
Front seat? Safer, maybe. Driver’s there, right? More alert, hopefully.
24th July, remember that nasty crash outside Bristol? I was way in the back, felt every jolt. Terrifying. My friend, Sarah, up front, seemed less shaken. Now I always grab a front seat whenever I can. Costs a bit more on the National Express, maybe £5 extra to Cardiff, but worth it for peace of mind.
Back seats…people zone out, listen to music, sleep. Less aware. Front, you kinda see what’s happening.
Though, that time in Devon, a bird smacked right into the windshield. Scared the driver half to death! I was front row for that show. Guess nowhere’s totally safe.
Where is the best place to sit on a public bus?
Ugh, public buses. Where to even sit?
Okay, middle is definitely the move. Not the front, never the front. And the back? Forget about it. Bumpy ride and dangerous, seriously.
- Front = bad. Head-on collisions? No thanks.
- Back = also bad. Rear-end collisions? Pass.
So, the middle. But, like, where in the middle? Oh! Between the tires! Makes sense. More stable, maybe? Safer in a crash, right?
- Middle of the bus = best for safety. That’s the key thing.
Between the tires… I wonder if that’s actually true? Feels right, though. Less impact? Hmmm. Gotta fact-check that later. I do think so! I believe that it’s correct because of physics.
Which seat on the bus is the best?
Front. Legroom. Recline. AC. Done.
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Front row: Unobstructed view. Less noise. First off, first on. My preferred spot. Bus 97, Tuesday mornings. Pro tip.
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Consider the overhang: Some front seats have the wheel well intruding. Avoid those. Unless you like contorting.
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Over the wheel: Bumpy. Noisy. Unless you like the rumble. I don’t.
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Second row: Decent compromise if the front is full. Still relatively quiet.
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Back: Bouncing. Engine noise. Bathroom smells. Hard pass. Every. Single. Time.
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Window seat: Lean. Sleep. Essential. Especially overnight.
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Aisle: Bathroom breaks. Easy access. But interrupted sleep. Your call.
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Emergency exit: Legroom galore. But can’t open the window. Annoying.
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