Q: What is the safe stopping distance from a school bus? A: Most U.S. states require drivers to stop at least 20 feet from a school bus with flashing red lights . Some states may require more. Even

As days lengthen and winter fades into spring, sunlight angles change. Early morning and late afternoon shadows can make it harder for drivers to see children waiting for buses—even when buses themsel

Driver awareness is critical to school bus safety, but attention alone cannot overcome all risk factors at bus stops. Even alert drivers are limited by what they can physically see. Visual obstruction