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This bill matters because it addresses a potential safety issue related to large passenger buses, which are significant vehicles on our roads. If passed, it means that new buses will be designed to give drivers a better view of their surroundings, particularly what's directly in front of them and to the sides at intersections.
This change could directly reduce the number of accidents involving buses, especially those involving pedestrians and cyclists who might be in a driver's blind spot. Without this bill, there wouldn't be a specific federal requirement for a minimally obstructed forward view, meaning some new bus designs might continue to have significant blind spots, potentially increasing risks for vulnerable road users.
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This bill matters because it addresses a potential safety issue related to large passenger buses, which are significant vehicles on our roads. If passed, it means that new buses will be designed to give drivers a better view of their surroundings, particularly what's directly in front of them and to the sides at intersections.
This change could directly reduce the number of accidents involving buses, especially those involving pedestrians and cyclists who might be in a driver's blind spot. Without this bill, there wouldn't be a specific federal requirement for a minimally obstructed forward view, meaning some new bus designs might continue to have significant blind spots, potentially increasing risks for vulnerable road users.
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