Testing buses in the UK in the 1950s - video

Testing buses in the UK in the 1950s.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42f3Cn6XlSk

Beat Top Gear to the punch by 50 years.

Also what's with the half width cab in front? Is that just for visibility?

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Originally Posted by nova_robotics

Beat Top Gear to the punch by 50 years.

Also what's with the half width cab in front? Is that just for visibility?

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I'd guess the cab forward gives visibility PLUS the passengers are all behind the driver and you still have access to the engine. Hope all the plugs and such were on the left side.