Re: [MBZ] UNconfirmed Diesel Runon and Bus Accident

[Mitch Haley]

Usually, the brakes are stronger than the engine. 
If it's a choice between crashing a bus and blowing an engine,
you hit the clutch (or put it in neutral) and let it rev.

Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] UNconfirmed Diesel Runon and Bus Accident

[David Brodbeck]

Zoltan Finks wrote:
 Was just overhearing the TV and a news brief stated that there was a bus
 accident in PA (involving the thing rolling unmanned? - need more info). The
 driver said he or she tried to shut off the ignition but could not stop the
 bus.
   

Can happen.  Some diesels have an emergency air cutoff for exactly that
reason.