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by Barcaluv on October 25th, 2007
I like the explanation given by "The straight Dope"
Some excerpts:
"...High seat backs don't help much when a bus is hit from the side or rolls over, and some people think more should be done. The national Parent-Teacher Association, for example, has called for seat belts on new buses. The federal government recently began a two-year investigation of school bus safety that will likely result in new precautions. According to Education Week more than two dozen state legislatures have considered mandatory seat belts over the years, although only New York and New Jersey currently require them.
Seat belts wouldn't necessarily make buses safer. On the contrary, some believe they would increase the number of serious injuries. Shoulder harnesses aren't practical in buses as currently designed, and lap belts are likely to cause more head and abdominal injuries because in a collision the wearer is jerked forward from the waist. "
Here's the complete story:
http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a981106a.html
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Comments
I was recently on a school trip with my 5 yr. old and I was thinking how distracting it must be for the driver when all the children are moving around in their seats. Would seat belts then be a benefit? I understand all of the safety reasons for not having them but some of these kids needed to be restrained. Hahaha
by ReeRee on November 3rd, 2007
I know what you mean : )
by Barcaluv on November 3rd, 2007