Why don t US school buses have seatbelts?


Why don t US school buses have seatbelts? School buses are equipped with a passive restraint system called compartmentalization that means that the seating area of a school bus is built with specially padded high-back, wider, thicker seats that protect students in school buses during accidents.


Why do buses in the UK not have seat belts?

Buses that are only driven in an urban area don't have seat belts as they are not needed due to the low speeds, a transit bus that is driven out of an urban area will have seatbelts fitted as do all coaches because they tend to travel further and at higher speeds.


Which seat is safer in a bus?

To find the safest seat on a bus, head for the middle. Choose a row as centrally located as possible and sit on the aisle, choosing the side of the bus farthest from opposing traffic. In America, this means sitting on an aisle seat on the right-hand side of the bus.