@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.
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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 -
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@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 -
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@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
@zeynep Oh, I'm willing to forgo seatbelt. But could you compartment the same on lower profile vehicle? Or do it better?@DaveMc99TA1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel@DaveMc99TA Lower smaller bus might need seatbelt. The things are connected, height, weight and not needing seatbelt. So...1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @zeynep
@zeynep I get all that. THe arguments are precisely same offered by Pickups. But little data tests these claims.@DaveMc99TA1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel So I don't know who they are but.. The physics and the engineering arguments make sense. There's then long & impressive record.3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@emptywheel I'm a better safe than sorry person, big fan of seatbelts but I think school buses as pretty safe. They're like big slow tanks.
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Replying to @zeynep
@zeynep@emptywheel Yeah, most dangerous part of school bus travel seems to be getting on and off.0 replies 0 retweets 0 likesThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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