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There is substantial emphasis on making sure students know the rules for boarding and riding the bus, and rightly so, but what about for parents?
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In the fatal 2014 truck-motorcoach collision in California, NTSB found that there were difficulties in evacuating from the flame-engulfed motorcoach. That and other details are similar to the 1988 Carrollton bus disaster.
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The best way to keep students alert and safe on school bus rides is to encourage active participation in bus safety. Here are tips to better engage children and prevent injuries.
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Soon after the school year ends, many pupil transporters take a “busman’s holiday”: They attend an industry conference. So while most students have set aside their books for the summer, school transportation professionals take some time to focus on learning. I saw this firsthand …
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A killer. That’s essentially what texting can become when it coincides with driving. That point was tragically reinforced by a fatal school bus crash in Knoxville, Tennessee, according to the police investigation.
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While doing blind spot training with a driver, Donald West came up with the idea of removing mirrors and replacing them with cameras and LCD screens to potentially see the entire danger zone of a school bus.
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With running having become a lifelong pursuit for me, I recently found myself once again riding a school bus to an important race, just like in high school. On April 20, I ran in the Boston Marathon for the first time. ...
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In response to a handful of tragic incidents in which students were dragged by their buses, I staged a re-enactment to find out how we can prevent these incidents. Findings showed drivers experience visual challenges involving the stairwell, mirrors and door activation button placement.
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In the end, it was about breaking down barriers and building connections. With SBX attendees hailing from all over the nation, we heard that many are facing the same challenges: replacing aging buses, dealing with driver shortage, etc. And that’s why an event like this is so valuable. ...
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My personal support for the school bus has essentially been “on paper” — until now. With my son about to start riding the school bus, I realized this: It’s time to put my money where my mouth is. Or, more precisely, it’s time to prove my trust in the yellow bus.
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"School bus drivers behaving badly" stories abound, but do not represent the majority, who constantly go above and beyond, both on and off their routes. Some recent stories show that instead.
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Westfield (Ind.) Washington Schools will test out lap-shoulder belts on six of its buses. Several aspects of the program are interesting, such as that it's not in reaction to a crash or a mandate from lawmakers.
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