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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2008

Safety Devices on School Buses: Harnessing Legal Issues

Among areas of focus of school transportation litigation, the transportation of students with disabilities is especially complex. The use of Child Saf...

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ArticlesOctober 1, 2004

75 Great Ways to Improve Your Operation (Part III)

Even if you've got a top school bus operation, you've likely got room for improvement. Here are more than six dozen of the best tips, tricks, and techniques any outfit can employ, part 3.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2003

11 Special-Needs Driver Team Mistakes and Their Remedies

The school bus driver is the leader of the special-needs driver team and, as such, has many responsibilities to fulfill for a successful and safe rout...

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ArticlesApril 1, 2002

Car Seats on School Buses: The 10 Most Common Mistakes

School bus car seats and CSRS are an integral part of transportation pre-school children. However, if used incorrectly, they won't provide adequate protection. Here are the most common mistakes.

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ArticlesApril 1, 2001

How to Load and Secure Students in Wheelchairs

Teamwork between special-education and transportation departments can make it easier to manage students who require extra care in transit between home and school.

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Articlesby StaffNovember 1, 2000

How to select and use child safety restraint systems

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a new brochure offering guidelines for choosing and using child safety restraint systems (CSRS) on school buses.

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ArticlesAugust 1, 2000

Safety Restraint Options for Children with Special Needs

In this second of a three-part series, the authors explain how to properly position a child's legs and how to use booster seats and safety vests.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2000

Occupant Restraint for Children with Special Needs: Part 1

In Part 1 of a three-part series, tips on effective restraint of children who need head/trunk support.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2000

The ‘Next Generation’ of Protection for Wheelchair Passengers

With crash-tested securement points, the transport wheelchair will significantly improve passenger safety. Meanwhile, retractable securement systems already are having a positive impact.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 1998

Best Practices for the Use of Child Restraint Systems

The growing population of infants, toddlers and preschoolers on school buses presents a wide range of challenges to the transportation provider. Many ...

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