How many blind spots are in a bus?

Every standard size school bus has four danger zones. These are areas most motorists refer to as “blind spots” because it's almost impossible for the driver to see anything inside these zones.



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A large truck has four serious blind spots or No-Zones: the front, back and sides of the truck. Drivers who travel in a truck's No-Zone restrict a trucker's ability to take action to avoid a dangerous situation. Your Vision Decision should be to stay out of a truck's No-Zone.

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The Four Blind Spots While Driving
  • Side Mirror Blind spot. Side mirrors are designed to downplay the effects of blind spots by helping drivers see other vehicles and pedestrians around them, thereby avoiding blind spot accidents. ...
  • Rear Blind spot. ...
  • A-Pillar Blind spot. ...
  • Front Blind Spot.


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Each bus window is about 2.5 feet and about 7.5 feet in width. To get an even more accurate number, you can bring a ruler and measure before purchasing a bus.

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Come to a complete stop at least 20 feet away from the bus. Be extra careful to look around before moving your vehicle, as children may be walking in front of, behind, or on the side of school buses. Check for pedestrians - especially near schools, bus stops, playgrounds, parks, and behind parked cars.

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