What Motorists Should Know About School Bus Safety
Let's talk about school bus safety and what drivers should know. Students who ride the bus to school instead of driving are 70 times more likely to arrive safely. School buses are the most strictly regulated vehicles on the road, so they're built to be safer than passenger vehicles in terms of preventing collisions and injuries, and stop-arm laws protect children from other motorists in every state. School buses are designed to be very visible, with features such as flashing red lights, cross-view mirrors, and stop-sign arms. Rollover protection, protected bus seats , and strict crush regulations are also included. By making it illegal for automobiles to pass a school bus when dropping off or picking up passengers, regardless of approach direction, laws protect students entering and disembarking from school buses. Seatbelts are required on school buses Without a question, seat belts play an important role in keeping passengers safe in these vehicles. School buses, on the other ...