2007-11-20 16:52:52 · 10 answers · asked by kcl 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
dangerous ! , seriously though trucks like that are called cabovers in N America
2007-11-20 16:58:17 · answer #1 · answered by sterling m 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As twisted ace says , over 95% are forward control. The reason this configuration is favoured in Europe is all down to the overall length permitted, versus payload -smaller cab more load- in the various member states. The longest 'normal' trucks ( 18 metre) are " wagon & drag" - (truck & trailer) , followed by artics with 13.6 metre trailer then 'rigids'
2007-11-21 06:47:03 · answer #2 · answered by george d 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's called 'forward control'. The bonneted type of truck (as favoured in the U.S.A., Australia, Scandinavia, etc.) is known as 'standard control'.
In the U.K., 95% of all vehicles over 3.5 tonnes use the forward control configuration. Look closely at the driving position on the H.G.V.'s next time you're out.
2007-11-20 17:28:38 · answer #3 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Forward control.
2007-11-21 05:53:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Forward control. It's quite common on buses.
2007-11-21 06:52:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've seen them called C.O.E.(cab over engine) or forward control.
2007-11-21 08:33:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I belive it is called forward control here in the uk
2007-11-20 17:05:58 · answer #7 · answered by down to earth 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
A Plane
2007-11-20 17:34:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
If it's a big guy in the cab, could it tip over?
2007-11-20 17:00:49 · answer #9 · answered by James M 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Suicide!
2007-11-20 17:07:10 · answer #10 · answered by The Mechanic 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋