The image shows a school bus driver yawning while behind the wheel, indicating fatigue, which is a major safety concern in transportation. Fatigue can cause reduced reaction time, impaired judgment, and even microsleeping, increasing the risk of accidents. Long shifts, early morning routes, and inadequate rest between trips can all contribute to driver exhaustion, putting students and other road users in danger. Even if the driver remains awake, drowsiness affects focus and decision-making, leading to unsafe driving conditions.
To prevent fatigue-related accidents, school bus operators should follow regulated driving hours and mandatory rest periods. Drivers […]
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