Seriously: school buses CAN'T be the safest design as is. And they're so inefficient! What cartel is behind it?https://twitter.com/emptywheel/status/643503918463455236 …
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Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel The School Bus, History of Pupil Transportation, Issues in Pupil Transportation http://education.stateuniversity.com/pages/2512/Transportation-School-Busing.html …2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @DaveMc99TA
@DaveMc99TA And we really buy the "no seat belts are safe" thing there? Think only bc of all the rules abt buses, not the buses themselves.3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel@DaveMc99TA Yeah, buses have different center of gravity. I know it sounds like an excuse but lemme see if i can find paper.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @zeynep
@emptywheel@DaveMc99TA So basically bus compartmentalization works very well and is a specific design. http://www.nhtsa.gov/Vehicle+Safety/Seat+Belts/Seat+Belts+on+School+Buses+--+May+2006 …1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes -
Replying to @zeynep
@emptywheel@DaveMc99TA Also considering the issues that may arise, not being belted (and able to get out themselves quickly) is good design2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @zeynep
@zeynep And I'm skeptical most kids would have probs w/some kind of safety harness, cause they're all masters at booster seats.@DaveMc99TA1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel@DaveMc99TA Given how few fatalities now, you have to consider seatbelt on rare events like this one: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prestonsburg,_Kentucky_bus_disaster …2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @zeynep
@emptywheel@DaveMc99TA Given size and center of gravity of school buses, the danger to occupants usually needs having to get out quickly.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @zeynep
@zeynep Right: so lower the center of gravity, minimize tipping.@DaveMc99TA1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@emptywheel @DaveMc99TA Maybe, but not that many tipping incidents. Higher=protects kids from the crash if it happens. Bad for other vehicle
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