School Buses: Why Drivers Must Slow Down and Stay Alert
School buses carry some of the most vulnerable passengers on the road. Drivers must remain alert, give space, and reduce speed when approaching or passing them.
School buses carry some of the most vulnerable passengers on the road. Drivers must remain alert, give space, and reduce speed when approaching or passing them.
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