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Stay current on the practices, equipment, training, and research helping protect students, drivers, and other road users. Here, we cover topics such as illegal passing, loading and unloading, driver safety, student behavior, crash prevention, security, and more.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•December 6, 2018

Passing School Buses in Canadian Province Can Now Cost License

Prince Edward Island motorists who fail to stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing will receive 12 demerit points, causing their license to be suspended for three months. They will also be fined $5,000.

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News•by Staff•December 5, 2018

1 Student Killed, Others Injured in Indiana School Bus Crash

The school bus, which is transporting 39 students, is rear-ended by a truck. One student dies and several others are taken to the hospital.

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News•by Staff•December 4, 2018

First Student Shares 12 Winter Driving Safety Tips

With many areas of the country already experiencing snow and ice, which can mean dangerous driving conditions, First Student is offering some winter driving safety tips.

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News•December 3, 2018

1 Student Killed, Dozens Injured in Charter Bus Crash

A third grade student dies and more than 45 passengers are injured when the driver loses control of the bus, causing it to roll off the roadway.

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News•December 3, 2018

School Bus Veers Off Road in Crash, Motorist Gets DUI

Christy Gilpatrick of Rhode Island crashes into the bus while driving allegedly under the influence of alcohol, causing the bus to veer off the road and land in the woods. Several students and adults on board were injured.

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News•by Staff•December 3, 2018

Teen Takes Control of School Bus in Crash

Evan VanArsdale of New Jersey steps in to assist the driver who is thrown from her seat and injured after the bus is hit by an SUV.

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Products•December 3, 2018

Backup Alarm

The Backeye 360 can help eliminate blind spots by providing a real-time surround view of the vehicle in a single image.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•November 29, 2018

School Bus Driver Hailed a Hero for Crash Response

David Buehler of Alabama comes to the aid of the driver that crashed into the rear of his bus and quickly evacuates all students aboard.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•November 29, 2018

Student in Coma After Being Hit by Truck While Exiting School Bus

The 7-year-old Maryland girl safely crosses in front of the bus, which has its red lights on and stop arm out, but then is hit by a truck, police said. She is in a medically-induced coma.

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News•by Staff•November 29, 2018

Illinois District Approves School Bus Stop-Arm Cameras

The Yorkville Community Unit School District 115 board of education approves the purchase and installation of 10 stop-arm cameras.

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