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WHY ARE CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGE OF FIVE AND EIGHT EQUALLY DIFFICULT TO TRANSPORT?  \nThese questions can be answered by considering the information presented at the recent Mid-State Transportation Conference held in Chicago May 28 through May 31, 1998. Ted Finlayson-Schueler, Syracuse, NY,(Pupil Transportation Safety Institute) pointed to the following contributing factors that must be considered when transporting young children.  \n* Drivers can lose sight of very young children as opposed to bigger, older students.  \n* Small children have been known to climb into wheel wells.  \n* Young children can be thrown more easily from their seat.  \n* Young children are most often left on the school bus at the end of a route, posing danger to the child in excess heat or cold.  \n* Younger children do not process sounds as do advanced children.  \n* Younger children have 1/3 less peripheral vision than older children.  \n* Younger children have less attention span than older children.  \n* Younger children do not judge moving objects well (do not perceive an approaching vehicle's changing size as a threat) .  \n* The size of a young child makes it difficult to step up on school bus steps.  \n* High windows do not allow younger children the ability to see out the school bus window.  \n* Seats and seat backs are not always appropriate for young children.  \n* Most importantly young children should be included in emergency evacuation drills and taught how to evacuate with other children. If necessary, include second floor ladders as a precaution when school buses have roof hatches.","cbCaie2HJ4iWoZ7h","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaie2HJ4iWoZ7h","pdf",43215,"English","# Why Transporting Young Children Is More Difficult\n## Contributing Safety Factors\n## Evacuation Drills and Precautions","[{\"question\":\"Why are children five and under more difficult to transport safely?\",\"answer\":\"Drivers can lose sight of very young children, and young children may climb into wheel wells or be thrown more easily from their seats. They also process sounds less effectively and have reduced peripheral vision.\"},{\"question\":\"How do children between ages five and eight compare in difficulty?\",\"answer\":\"Children in this range are described as equally difficult to transport due to similar perception and attention limitations, including less attention span and weaker judgment of moving objects.\"},{\"question\":\"What recommendations are given for emergency situations?\",\"answer\":\"Young children should be included in emergency evacuation drills and taught how to evacuate with other children. If necessary, second-floor ladders should be used as a precaution when school buses have roof hatches.\"}]","Transporting Pre-K - Why Is It More Difficult to Transport Young Children? - Safety Factors and Recommendations | PDF",1791605119]