Indice Manoeuvre
L'indice de manœuvre du catalogue des véhicules sert à donner un estimation de la compatibilité d'un type de véhicule à effectuer des manœuvres et des opérations générales de faisceau .
Visibilité
This score is based on how good the all-around visibility is for the driver when at the controls, especially when it comes to contact with other vehicles and changing switches .
Réactivité
This score is based on how responsive the vehicle is to the driver’s intended action. The score doesn’t only take into account the machine’s internal operating delays , but also the time it takes for the driver to perform a set of operations, when about to accelerate or change direction of movement, for example.
Accélération en Manoeuvre
This score is based on the time it takes for the vehicle to safely accelerate from standstill to a yard cruising speed , while hauling its rated load . The score is affected by factors other than raw power, such as traction quality and heat management .
Facilité Gestion de l'Accélération
This score is based on how easy it is to operate the vehicle during acceleration from standstill to a yard cruising speed , while hauling its rated load , in terms of physical and mental involvement for the driver.
Freinage Véhicule Seul
This score is based on how well the vehicle brakes when it’s operating on its own, without load. It is affected by factors other than braking power, such as brake responsiveness and traction quality .
Puissance du Compresseur
This score is based on how powerful the vehicle’s air compressor is, dictating the time spent waiting for the air brake system to charge.
Taille Compacte
This score is based on how small the vehicle is, making it easy to maneuver in tight spaces and turntables .
Accès Extérieur
This score is based on how easy it is to hop on and off the vehicle, especially during coupling operations , servicing , etc. Presence of running boards and their accessibility affects the score too.
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