Improvements - Canada - School bus safety crucial
London,Canada -The London Free Press -3 Sept 2006: -- They're big and painted bright yellow, but given the precious cargo they carry, there can't be too many safety precautions when it comes to school buses... There are two improvements in school bus equipment being phased in to enhance safety. As of Jan. 1 of last year, all new buses are required to be fitted with an arm that extends forward of the bus, forcing students to walk around it. This ensures they are in view of the driver. Without it, young children walking directly in front of the bus's front bumper might not be visible to the driver. Until all older buses not equipped with arms are retired, pupils are being trained to cross well in front of the bus... The other equipment enhancement being phased in is a switch from four flashing lights to eight, four on each of the front and back of the bus...
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