![]() However, transit buses can be well over 40 feet long and 10 feet tall, and have blind spots of 50 feet (side), 125 feet (rear), and 20 feet (front). Most cars are roughly 15 feet long and 6 feet tall, with average blind spots of 16 feet (side), 38 feet (rear), and 13 feet (front). This is especially important to note for pedestrian/bus accidents, which so often prove fatal for the pedestrian. ![]() As such, a moving bus generates more than four times as much momentum as an automobile. ![]() The average transit bus weighs anywhere between 20,000 and 40,000 pounds, while passenger cars generally don’t get heavier than 5,000 pounds. Victims outside the bus can be subject to the following dangers: Imagine the mayhem and injuries that occur during a collision. As a result, passengers are continuously bumping into one another during a smooth ride. Most transit buses can comfortably seat 20 to 30 passengers however, due to the demand for public transportation, many buses carry upwards of 50 passengers at any given time. It’s important to note that Texas law requires school buses to contain safety restraints, and a new law that will be enforced in 2016 will require safety belts on new coaches and large buses. Many transit buses are not required to have seat belts or restraints for their passengers, increasing the risk of injury during an accident. Passengers within the bus are exposed to the following dangers: Although any traffic accident has the potential to be catastrophic, an accident involving a bus is almost assured to be tragically severe for all involved-both inside and out. Bus drivers potentially suffer the same risks, but unfortunately, bus accidents come with exponentially greater consequences. Poor visibility, distractions, and mechanical failure are all issues that can cause a driver to collide with another vehicle or pedestrian. ![]()
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