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Simulations of large school bus safety restraints~NHTSA
Technical Paper
2001-06-0226
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English
Abstract
This paper describes computer crash simulations performed by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under the
current research and testing activities on large school bus safety
restraints. The simulations of a frontal rigid barrier test and
comparative dynamic sled testing for compartmentalization, lap
belt, and lap/shoulder belt restraint strategies are presented.
School bus transportation is one of the safest forms of
transportation in the United States. School age children
transported in school buses are safer than children transported in
motor vehicles of any other type. Large school buses provide
protection because of their size and weight. Further, they must
meet minimum Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSSs)
mandating compartmentalized seating, improved emergency exits,
stronger roof structures and fuel systems, and better bus body
joint strength.
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