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................................................................ 29  \nRearview Mirrors ................................................................................................... 29  \nPedestrian Safety Devices .................................................................................... 30  \nBus Emergency Exits ............................................................................................ 30  \nSchool Bus Rollover Protection ............................................................................. 31  \nSchool Bus Body Joint Strength ............................................................................ 31  \nSchool Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection ........................................... 31  \nFuel System Integrity............................................................................................. 31  \nTEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE ...................................................................................... 32  \nSECTION 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