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.
-
Availability:
- Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/08890749
-
Corporate Authors:
National School Transportation Association
P.O. Box 2639
Springfield, VA United States 22152 - Publication Date: 1984-12
Media Info
- Pagination: 4 p.
-
Serial:
- National School Bus Report
- Volume: 17
- Issue Number: 4
- Publisher: National School Transportation Association
- ISSN: 0889-0749
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Federal government; Legislation; Regulations; School buses; State government; Vehicle components; Vehicle design; Vehicle safety
- Old TRIS Terms: Vehicular safety
- Subject Areas: Design; Law; Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;
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