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South Carolina School Buses Now Have 360-Degree Cameras

Back to school is here! Although we enjoy watching our children prepare for their return to school, it is also time for drivers to prepare for the return of school…

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Back to school is here! Although we enjoy watching our children prepare for their return to school, it is also time for drivers to prepare for the return of school buses on the road. We have seen many districts across the country focus on safety for students while getting on and off a school bus and while commuting to and from school. With the increase of traffic as buses return to the roads, South Carolina is hoping their new extra precaution will help this school year.

WCNC reports that some South Carolina school buses will now have a 360-degree camera to help drivers with their blindspots while on the road. South Carolina Highway Patrol's main focus is to allow bus drivers to get students on and off their buses safely. The new camera feature will help alert bus drivers as to what is surrounding their bus at all times. The technology will also help allow students to cross the street safely, says WCNC. The new buses also have newer safety features such as seats closer together, higher back seats padded at the top, and more.

If you are unsure about when to stop for buses, here are the rules you should be sure to follow from now on:

  • Two-lane road: all cars required to stop
  • Multiple lane highways: only cars traveling the same direction as the bus are required to stop

As children return back to school, we hope everyone is precautious and pays attention to the little ones entering and exiting their school buses this year.

Source: WCNC

List: 15 Back to School Movies and TV Episodes to Finish Summer Break

Sadly, summer break is ending soon. The kids were having a great time enjoying their break, but things are slowly ending. It is time to head back to school soon and gear up for another school year. How fun is that? I know, I know some may not want to head back but let's just enjoy this last bit of time before the time is here.

Cracked gathered some of the best back-to-school movies and television shows you should enjoy during this final stretch. Some of these are classics the kids may not have an idea about and others you may have already taught them well. The nostalgia is here to help cheer you up before the next school year begins. Check out some of these back-to-school movies and shows you should binge!

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

School of Rock

Back to School

Recess "The New Kid"

Monsters University

Matilda

Kindergarten Cop

Mr. Holland's Opus

10 Things I Hate About You

Gilmore Girls / "The Lorelais' First Day At Chilton"

Freaks and Geeks / "Carded And Discarded"

Election

Buffy The Vampire Slayer / "Welcome to the Hellmouth"

Fresh Off the Boat / "First Day"

The Breakfast Club

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Randi Moultrie is a Charleston, South Carolina native and has been in the radio industry for the last few years in Charlotte. Randi started with Beasley Media Group as an intern in 2019 and is now thriving in the digital world. Randi enjoys writing about her favorite foods (especially pizza) and all things fashion and travel. As one who loves taking trips to find new foods, it’s not surprising that she enjoys writing about both!