Most people buckle their seat belts automatically when getting into a car, so it can be surprising to board a school bus and find that passenger seat belts are not always available. The reason has a lot to do with how school buses are designed. Federal safety requirements differ by vehicle size, and large school buses use several built-in features to help protect passengers in a crash. If your school, daycare, district, or organization is shopping for school buses for sale, understanding these differences can help you know what to look for. Why Don’t All School Buses Have Seat Belts?… Read more »
