Now that School’s are back in session, it’s time to brush on school bus safety. School buses have bigger blind spots, take longer to stop, and need more room to maneuver than a standard vehicle. Buses should be treated differently than you would treat an average-sized vehicle. It is important for drivers to know how to react to a school bus in operation
The New York State DMV offers important information on their website. Get more information on these topics from NYS DMV by clicking this link
Topics include:
- Youngest Students at Risk
- Right of Way
- Share the Road
- Fatalities Caused by Passing Motorists
- Consequences (both legal and financial) for both Vehicle Operators and Vehicle Drivers