Most parents would agree that the safety of their children is one of the most important things to them. When children head off to school, the responsibility for their safety falls to their teachers, administrators, and especially bus drivers. Parents place a significant amount of trust the latter to safely transport their children to and from school. Even so, many a parent has wondered: Why don’t school buses have seatbelts?
You may be surprised to learn that the lack of seatbelts in school buses is completely intentional. In fact, the strategic design of the buses offers sufficient protection for passengers in the event of an accident. Between their structure and compartmentalization features, passengers can ride more safely than most. To learn more about the lack of seatbelts on school buses, click HERE.