Bus Safety:Why don't most buses have seat belts?

Question:
In light of recent bus accidents, I was wondering...

My first speeding ticket in a construction zone?

Why don't most buses have seatbelts? I've been on tour buses recently and none of the three I went on, had any seatbelts.

Do you think that cell phones should be outlawed while operating an auto?

I haven't been on a school bus in years, but I remember there not being any seat belts on those either.

My car is stuck in the snow?

Every type of vehicle made, including jet-liners have to have some sort of safety restraint. Why is it buses don't? Especially school buses?

What do you think about when you are driving?

It's time we make some changes with these vehicles...Lawmakers need to get to work on this or manufacturers need to take the initiative and install them on all the vehicles they make...mandatory or not.

Answers:

Any tips on driving in former british colonies (opposite side of road)??

School buses aren't required to have personal restraints since they are built using the idea of compartmentalization. Basically they have a strong cage and are designed not to collapse. The padded seats also offer protection to passengers.

Do you have to hug the curve when making a right turn?

Obviously, some school buses DO have them, and really I think they all should.

---

Does anyone know about tracking devices for cars?

One reason was the cost to install seat belts for every seat. Trying to get
every kid to use it would be another thing. Busses already have problems
with discipline and sure don't need more with trying to get everyone
buckled in. We live in a semi-rural area and the driver has to go to
another school to pick up kids when they're finished dropping off the
first bunch, the second bunch gets back late in the afternoon. Try to
hurry all that with a tight bus schedule, it sure won't be easy and you'd
need to hire one or two more people to help buckle and unbuckle kids
on the bus.

---

How do i make a sandrail street legal?

The real problem is that in most places if the occupants are under 16-18 yo the driver is responsible to ensure everyone uses a seatbelt. It would be too expensive to constantly check every kid. The other reason has to do with the legal liability if they didn't constantly check every kid and someone got hurt.

Why are Asian car makers better than north American Car makers?

If lawmakers exempted busses from those rules they would have seatbelts. If it isn't fair and economical the bus companies will fight it all the way.
.

---

"Besides driving, name an activity people often do in their cars?

It is the compartment seating. You should check out the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration they actually break down why school bus design is extremely safe.

How old do i have to be to ride an electric scooter?

If you go to the Traffic Safety Tab then down the panel on left side of page,School Busses are listed 2nd to last.

Winter Driving Courses in MA?

Hopes this helps...
Gracie

---

More Questions & Answers ...

What things should i check in my car before taking a long trip?

Surburban road width for heavy vehicles?

Are drivers with a permit allowed to drive with children under 5 with a licensed driver in the car also?

What is the deal with wheel clampers?

Why is it that every time i close my car door i get an electric shook when i touch the door?

My steering actions is not smooth and accurate .?

How is talking while driving bad?

How many of you have been in a crosswalk and had to jump forward or back because a car shot by.?

Is it against the law to drive with bare feet/only wearing thongs?

Poll/ how many would attempt to go to work in bad snowy ice weather?

This article contents is post by this website user, CarQnA.com doesn't promise its accuracy.