SAFETY LEGISLATION CONCERNING SCHOOL BUSES

This article provides a summary, which attempts to outline briefly, in layman terms, the more important regulations covering school bus design. This summary covers: strength of the basic structural cube; strength in case of side impact; strength in case of front or rear impact; strength of the joints; strength of seats; energy absorption seats; energy absorbing barriers; spacing of seats; warning lights and reflectors; stop arms; exterior paint; windshields and windows; emergency exits; gas tank protection; fire resistance of seats; brakes; and, other Federal requirements. The results of legislation are covered as follows: school bus safety; common causes of school bus fatalities; differences between small and big buses and why small buses require seat belts and large buses do not; how state safety requirements differ from Federal requirements; and manufacturers position on additional safety regulations.

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    National School Transportation Association

    P.O. Box 2639
    Springfield, VA  United States  22152
  • Publication Date: 1984-12

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  • Pagination: 4 p.
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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00395982
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  • Report/Paper Numbers: HS-038 187
  • Files: HSL, USDOT
  • Created Date: Jul 31 1985 12:00AM