Double Decker Buses Mean Double the Fun!
In Double Decker Buses Mean Double the Fun!, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb explores the features of a double decker bus and even tries her hand at driving some passengers around on the track. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
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Q: Why is the double decker bus so tall and long?
A: It is built to hold lots of people.
Q: What are some features of the double decker bus that are helpful to passengers?
A: There is a route number that tells passengers where the bus is going, and there is a bell to alert the driver to stop. There is room for people in wheelchairs.
Q: Why are double decker buses usually found in the city but not very often in the country?
A: The double decker bus is designed to hold lots of people traveling short distances. In the country, there are not enough people to fill the bus. Many people in the country drive their own cars, but in the city some people may not own a car because it is inconvenient and expensive to park it.