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Passenger Safety Flashcards

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  1. What is 'compartmentalization' as it relates to school bus passenger safety?

    Answer: The crash protection provided by closely spaced, padded high-back seats that absorb and redirect crash energy around occupants

    Compartmentalization is the passive crash protection system of padded high-back seats spaced 24 inches apart that protects students in a crash without requiring seat belts.

  2. A school bus is making a right turn at an intersection. What is the greatest pedestrian hazard the driver must guard against?

    Answer: Pedestrians crossing from the left who may step into the bus's turning path

    Pedestrians crossing from the left may not realize the wide right turn will bring the bus into their path.

  3. What is the most common cause of student fatalities involving school buses in the United States?

    Answer: Students struck by the school bus or other vehicles in the loading/unloading zone

    The majority of school bus-related student fatalities involve students being struck by the bus or other vehicles while in the loading and unloading zone.

  4. What is the recommended following distance for a school bus traveling at highway speeds in good conditions?

    Answer: At least 4–6 seconds

    School buses should maintain at least a 4–6 second following distance at highway speeds due to their greater weight and longer stopping distances.

  5. If a school bus is about to be struck from behind by a vehicle and the driver has no escape route, what should the driver do to protect students?

    Answer: Brace for impact by gripping the wheel, keeping feet on the brake, and warning students to hold on

    If rear impact is unavoidable, the driver should brace, maintain brake pressure, and warn students — last-second sharp turns can cause rollovers.

  6. What must a driver do if they suspect their school bus has been vandalized (e.g., lug nuts loosened) before a route?

    Answer: Perform a thorough inspection and do not operate the vehicle until a mechanic certifies it is safe

    Any suspicion of vehicle tampering requires a thorough inspection and mechanic certification before the vehicle is operated with students on board.