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The Motor Coach Safety System

According to government data, motor coaches are the safest vehicles on the roadway. This is based on innovative engineering that have been integrated into the motor coaches. But other studies and statistics beg to differ.

Motor coach safety engineers strive for safety and constantly make improvements, which is driven by research and sound science. A new motor coach typically costs more money than a heavy duty truck, mostly due to the safety equipment designed into the bus.

The motor coach industry always has been a leader in safety innovations. Responsible industry action can incorporate significant safety improvements into the large vehicle.

Important Motor Coach Safety Innovations

Motor coaches have a low center of gravity, which makes it stable and resistant to layover Upper and lower marking lights, interior lighting, high tail lights, and upper brake lights provide a safeguard against other vehicles potentially acting as striking vehicles.

High-back seats with special track mountings protect occupants in crashes, and flame-retardant seat upholstery is constructed to be self-extinguishing in case of fire. Panoramic command seating provides the driver with a complete view of the road and any possible hazards.

Safety System Engineering

• The most technologically advanced vehicle safety system combines engineering with driver training and qualification

• Rigorous maintenance protocols

• Diligent daily maintenance

• Regular safety inspections of facilities and equipment

• Fiscal responsibility for facilities and insurance

• Equipment and parts necessary for safe operation of the vehicles

• The availability of up-to-date scientific research, and the adoption of industry best practices.

Of course, driver safety is the most important aspect of motor coach safety. Therefore quality driver training is vital. Every motor coach operator must be committed to provide a vehicle that is maintained safely to protect against every contingency from brake failures to tire separation.


This information is shared from the American Bus Association.