Cabarrus County Activity Bus wreck this morning on I-77 (transporting, schools)
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This just upsets me. And enrages me. I just heard on Ch14 news that the bus was hit from behind! Who hits a school bus? More so, it had to be a truck- certainly a bigger vehicle. How could this happen?
I am also angry at whoever is responsible for routing this bus. To the best of my knowledge school buses, including the activity buses do not have seat belts, and for this reason always route themselves through local roads. At least this has always been my experience. I once went along with my son's class to the nature museum, and while I took the interstate, they took forever thru local roads. But they were SAFE!
This is just scary. Doesn't sound like there were major injuries. Thank God! I would really like to know what that bus was doing on the interstate!
This just upsets me. And enrages me. I just heard on Ch14 news that the bus was hit from behind! Who hits a school bus? More so, it had to be a truck- certainly a bigger vehicle. How could this happen?
I am also angry at whoever is responsible for routing this bus. To the best of my knowledge school buses, including the activity buses do not have seat belts, and for this reason always route themselves through local roads. At least this has always been my experience. I once went along with my son's class to the nature museum, and while I took the interstate, they took forever thru local roads. But they were SAFE!
This is just scary. Doesn't sound like there were major injuries. Thank God! I would really like to know what that bus was doing on the interstate!
How long have you lived here? Buses on the interstate are a DAILY occurance. School buses are governed at 45mph, and activities buses are governed at 55. I completely agree that this is a terribly dangerous situation, but good luck getting the schools to change it!!
This just upsets me. And enrages me. I just heard on Ch14 news that the bus was hit from behind! Who hits a school bus? More so, it had to be a truck- certainly a bigger vehicle. How could this happen?
I am also angry at whoever is responsible for routing this bus. To the best of my knowledge school buses, including the activity buses do not have seat belts, and for this reason always route themselves through local roads. At least this has always been my experience. I once went along with my son's class to the nature museum, and while I took the interstate, they took forever thru local roads. But they were SAFE!
This is just scary. Doesn't sound like there were major injuries. Thank God! I would really like to know what that bus was doing on the interstate!
Buses travel the interstates all the time, not sure why you think this one wasn't supposed to be on I77?
Though I do agree I'd prefer not to see them on the interstate either just because they do go slower and the risks to kids seems higher.
This just upsets me. And enrages me. I just heard on Ch14 news that the bus was hit from behind! Who hits a school bus? More so, it had to be a truck- certainly a bigger vehicle. How could this happen?
I don't understand your question, who hits a school bus?
I'm sure whoever did was hoping to get into an accident with a bus, it's a lifelong dream of people to do this... lol.
Anyway, this is why it's called an accident, it wasn't done on purpose.
How long have you lived here? Buses on the interstate are a DAILY occurance. School buses are governed at 45mph, and activities buses are governed at 55. I completely agree that this is a terribly dangerous situation, but good luck getting the schools to change it!!
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Originally Posted by lovesMountains
Buses travel the interstates all the time, not sure why you think this one wasn't supposed to be on I77?
Though I do agree I'd prefer not to see them on the interstate either just because they do go slower and the risks to kids seems higher.
Well, lived here a long time. Though I'm on the interstate constantly, I'll admit I haven't commuted on the interstate on a regular basis. The back roads have always been my shortest route anyway. So perhaps I have not seen school buses during school times on the interstate. I know regular buses use the interstate all the time. But I have never seen a yellow or white school bus on the interstate. Besides I was told (during that nature museum trip I went on) that school buses never take the interstate. I suppose they meant just that school. Good practice anyway.
School Buses are not allowed on the interstate. Yes, you probably see them on the interstate alot, but next time you see one, look inside the bus, I doubt you'll see any kids on it. School buses are not allowed on the interstate when they are transporting kids.
Activity Buses are a different story. Those buses are allowed on the interstate. I assume they are allowed because the risk is supposed to be lower as the average class takes a field trip that requires traveling a good distance once a year, if that.
I agree, buses on the interstate isn't the best thing, but then again, the road is for everyone. We are all supposed to be defensive drivers and paying attention. If we are paying attention, it shouldn't be that difficult (for people with average intelligence) to see the school bus from a good distance (heck, it is a huge yellow bus), adjust speed, and change lanes to pass. School buses are always in the far right line anyways, it's not like they are blocking the passing lanes.
Also, remember this before you place blame on the bus driver, or direct harsh words towards her...
School Buses are not allowed on the interstate. Yes, you probably see them on the interstate alot, but next time you see one, look inside the bus, I doubt you'll see any kids on it. School buses are not allowed on the interstate when they are transporting kids.
Activity Buses are a different story. Those buses are allowed on the interstate. I assume they are allowed because the risk is supposed to be lower as the average class takes a field trip that requires traveling a good distance once a year, if that.
I agree, buses on the interstate isn't the best thing, but then again, the road is for everyone. We are all supposed to be defensive drivers and paying attention. If we are paying attention, it shouldn't be that difficult (for people with average intelligence) to see the school bus from a good distance (heck, it is a huge yellow bus), adjust speed, and change lanes to pass. School buses are always in the far right line anyways, it's not like they are blocking the passing lanes.
Also, remember this before you place blame on the bus driver, or direct harsh words towards her...
HER CHILD WAS ON THAT BUS TOO...
Well, an activity bus IS a school bus just painted blue instead of yellow But I do get your point.
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But I do get your point.
