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Hazards of 15-Passenger Vans (Part A)

National Safety Board | Safety of 15 Passenger Van Transportation

In an investigative report, the National Safety Board found if school buses been used to transport children from an after-school child care program to their homes, rather then 15-passenger vans, the vehicles involved in the accident, probably would have sustained less damage, and the passengers may have suffered fewer and less severe injuries.

In that report, the Board made recommendations to the States to require school buses for all pupil transportation, including child care centers. The Board also discussed the importance of using age-appropriate restraints for all passengers, regardless of vehicle type or use.

In 2002, the Safety Board issued a report that reviewed accident data for 15-passenger vans. The Board found that 15-passenger vans have a greater propensity for rollover than passenger cars, particularly when loaded with 10 or more passengers.

The Safety Board recommended that technologies to prevent rollovers, such as electronic stability control, be developed and installed in 15-passenger vans. Additionally, the Board recommended that 15-passenger vans be rated on their rollover propensity.

In 2003, the Safety Board issued a report on 15-passenger vans based on two accidents involving church groups. The Board found that the vans handle differently than passenger cars and require additional skills and knowledge to operate, particularly in emergency situations. Additionally, the Board found that the vans are not built to the same structural standards as school buses or even some passenger cars. The report also discussed the importance of regular maintenance and the benefits of using seat belts to prevent ejection.

In part, as a result of the Safety Board's efforts, the public is more aware of the safety shortcomings of 15-passenger vans. Head Start is phasing out use of the vans. Several States already prohibit or have introduced legislation either prohibiting the use of vans for school transportation or requiring drivers to obtain specific training for the vans.

National Transportation Safety Board, 15-Passenger Van Single-Vehicle Rollover Accidents,
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