![]() NHTSA has developed FAQs to help you understand how NHTSA’s regulations define school buses, multifunction school activity buses, school-related events, and much more. Since the sizes and weights of small school buses are closer to those of passenger cars and trucks, seat belts in those vehicles are necessary to provide occupant protection. Small school buses (with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less) must be equipped with lap or lap/shoulder belts at all designated seating positions. ![]() Through compartmentalization, children are protected from crashes by strong, closely -spaced seats that have energy-absorbing seat backs. NHTSA decided the best way to provide crash protection to passengers of large school buses is through a concept called “compartmentalization.” This requires that the interior of large buses protect children without them needing to buckle up.These differences help bus passengers experience much less crash force than those in passenger cars, light trucks and vans. ![]()
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