Jon, I agree with your SAFETY FIRST point of view. There must be an understanding of what our bus weights and how to keep it under control at all times. We have to drive defensively and assume the car guy is going to to something stupid! They have no idea what it takes to keep 50,000lbs under control, and I am not sure that we do as well.
Correct maintenance and making sure the tire air pressure and brakes are all up to 100% is a big part of our responsibility, along with making sure the wheels and stainless shine!
Happy and Safe Holidays,
Kevin
99XL, maybe soon to be 02XLII with bunk beds