WHY AREN'T SEAT BELTS REQUIRED ON SCHOOL VEHICLES?
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Studies have shown that the addition of seat belts to the current configuration of a school vehicle increases the chance of neck and head injuries.
School vehicles protect passengers through "compartmentalization", a design that includes:
• Seats with high backs;
• Seats filled with energy-absorbing material;
• Seats placed close together to form compartments; and
• Strong seat anchorages.