They stop at all railroad crossings, open and close their doors, then they move on - regardless of whether there is a train coming or not.
2006-07-09 12:10:08 · 11 answers · asked by scrotumchewingmonster 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
1) It is the Law.
2) A school bus does not have the same amount of visibility as a passenger car which is why the driver opens the door.
3) A school bus does not have the same acceleration as a passenger car.
Maybe drivers education is in order.
2006-07-09 12:57:21 · answer #1 · answered by cptdrinian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know...that's a good question. It's either a federal law or a state law (not sure which). I really don't know why that law is in effect either.
It certainly doesn't hurt anything by them doing that. I guess it only causes frustration to the drivers stuck behind them. If buses are supposed to do that, why aren't regular drivers supposed to as well?
2006-07-09 19:14:03 · answer #2 · answered by new_friends_gr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 it is the law.
2, they are carrying others the company is responsible for the life's of others and they must stop look and listen at all railroad crossings.
2006-07-13 22:55:46 · answer #3 · answered by Littlebigdog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its the law and its for safety. Not a bad thing to do considering how big a train is and how bad it could hurt if it hit you. m
2006-07-09 19:14:31 · answer #4 · answered by Mache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the law and they don't want to get hit by a train.
2006-07-09 19:23:00 · answer #5 · answered by patticakes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they don't have the same vision or reaction time as normal cars. you have to see the video of the bus getting hit by a train until you really understand.
2006-07-09 19:28:07 · answer #6 · answered by good knower 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either its law or just for safety. You have to realize that they are in charge of all the people that are in there.
2006-07-09 21:21:23 · answer #7 · answered by murillo3193@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's for super, hyper safety...and, it's a damned good practice. I saw this in Japan, as well, and thought it was a good idea then, too.
2006-07-09 19:13:48 · answer #8 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they're required to by law, probably.
2006-07-09 19:13:28 · answer #9 · answered by agentdenim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I T S T H E L A W
2006-07-09 19:13:10 · answer #10 · answered by JO m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋