To support school bus safety, we conduct testing and research. We also keep up to date with international best practices and new safety technologies. Read these reports, studies and procedures to learn more about safety on Canada's school buses.
Test Summary: Extended Stop Arm, PMG Technologies (2023) (available by request)
A summary of wind resistance, durability, and mechanical integrity tests on one model of extended stop arm.
Transport Canada publishes a variety of information related to its many activities and responsibilities.
This section provides information and resources to help you find Transport Canada publications and reports, as well as links to other documents related to transportation.
The Forms Catalogue provides access to a number of departmental forms. Canadian Transportation Resource Guides are available through Transport Canada's library services.
RDIMS # 6046904
April 2016
This bulletin explains the requirements for the classification of ethanol and gasoline mixtures, as well as emergency response measures in the case of an incident. It does not change, create, amend or suggest deviations to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations. For specific details, consult Part 2 of the TDG Regulations.
Transport Canada advises:
RDIMS # 11648470
June 2016
The basic competency checklist is designed as a tool to help verify the basic knowledge and skills of any person who transports dangerous goods. There are six components to the checklist:
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1. Farr, G.N., School Bus Safety Study, Vol. I and II, Report #TP 8445. Transport Canada, January 1985
2. Burtch, T.M. et al., Background Paper on Occupant School Bus Protection in Canada, Report # TP 8013E, Transport Canada, 1989
3. Hendrick, B.E., Canadian School Bus Collision Summary 1977-1988, Report #ASF-S682-88, Transport Canada, December 1988
Younger children should be using appropriate child seats or booster seats. Find the FAQs on child seats to learn what kind of child seat you should use, when a child can use a regular seat belt – and more.
Transport Canada
Date: November 2021
RDIMS #: 17234805
Record of Amendments:
8. CONCLUSIONS AND SUMMARY
The 6-year old dummy was well protected by compartmentalization. The 3-year and 18-month old dummies would benefit from a properly installed child restraint.
The analysis of the data in this study suggests that children corresponding to Stages 1 and 2 would benefit from the use of properly installed children's restraint systems while travelling in a school bus.
