This seat on the bus is the safest in case of an accident

Where is the safest place on the bus? Four people died in yesterday’s serious bus crash on the A9 near Leipzig and many were injured. The accident involved a Flixbus coach traveling from Berlin to Zurich with Easter tourists. In addition to the great concern, many people also have questions about the future coach journeys they will take: What to do in case of an accident? And which seat is the safest to sit on?

Where is the safest place on the bus?

Long distance bus travel is generally safe. But if something happens, it quickly becomes dangerous for passengers. The special risks of a coach are rear-end collisions and – due to its height – the overturning, writes t-online. Studies show which places are dangerous and which places are the safest to sit in a coach:

• It is particularly unreliabler to sit in the front near the driver and the large windshield.
• You are also specially exposed in the back seats in the event of an accident, for example if a truck hits the rear.
• Sit by the window is less certain rather than standing in the aisle. In addition, in the event of an accident, the escape route – namely the aisle – may be blocked by other passengers.
• The safer seats on the bus are in the middle of the bus, towards the aisle.

How do I choose a safe operator?

Anyone booking a trip can check the company and the bus before and upon boarding. What you should pay attention to:

• Before you book, collect information about the company online.
• For very cheap deals, consider whether the price can even cover the service promised. In general, be skeptical of so-called butter tours.
• Can the operator confirm that its drivers comply with the prescribed driving and rest times?
• Before boarding the bus, take a look at the general inspection and safety stickers to see if they are valid.
• You can see from the side of the tire if the tires can still be used. The DO T number reveals its age: for example, the number 0820 means that the tire was produced in the eighth calendar week of 2020.
• A tire needs to be changed after a maximum of six years. Since buses travel many more kilometers than regular cars, it usually makes more sense to take a look at the tread: is it still at least 1.6 millimeters deep, or is it already worn?

What to do after an accident?

The first steps after an accident depend on the extent of the damage. As soon as you smell smoke or burning, inform the driver. However, if the accident was minor, initially stay still and follow the driver’s instructions.
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In general, experts recommend the following steps:

• If there is no immediate danger following the accident, the passengers must to remain seated calmlyand try to avoid panic.
• The bus driver will probably give instructions. Listen carefully and follow them.
• If possible, help other passengersespecially children and the elderly – without putting yourself at risk.
• If an evacuation occurs, get off the bus in a calm and orderly manner.
• After you leave the bus, go to a safe place and dial the emergency number (eg 112) if no one has called for help yet.
• You may be able to provide care for fellow travelers.
• If possible, take notes about what happened in the accident.

Especially in the confusion after an accident, some people act chaotically. Therefore, two things are particularly important for everyone to remember: proceed with caution and follow the instructions of the rescue services. In this way, you help ensure that those affected can be rescued and cared for safely. source: t-online, ZiarulRomanesc.de