Why do busses, trucks have a nearly horizontal steering wheel compared to regular cars?
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No one in the top comments have mentioned that it is easier to crank a wheel numerous rotations that is horizontal rather than near vertical. The number of rotations needed for some maneuvers in buses, semis and tractors can get ridiculous and the ergonomics would be exhausting
Source: I have a big old tractor and the steering box placement has nothing to do with steering wheel angle
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