Q. What are the most common reasons for accidents involving buses?
A. Some of the most common causes for bus accidents are:
- Inadequate training of the driver
- Exceeding the capacity of the bus or carrying excess baggage
- Failing to maintain equipment—brakes, brake lights, signals, etc.
- Driving a bus when conditions are poor—foggy, icy, heavy rain, snowing
- Driving when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or narcotics
- Speeding or reckless driving
