Are 15 passenger vans really that unsafe?
A – Here are some facts that will help you decide for yourself: a. The National Transportation Safety Board has taken a strong stance against the use of these vehicles. b. It is actually “illegal” for a dealership to sell a new 15 passenger van to any school (public or private) or church for the purpose of transporting students. c. Hundreds of people have died in the past 10 years in van roll-over accidents. d. There is no structural support in the roof of a van. In the event of a roll-over accident, these vehicles will “cave in,” crushing the passenger. e. Many insurance companies will no longer insure these vans.
