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Why are 39″ seats in school buses rated for three children when at times they only will accommodate two?

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Why are 39″ seats in school buses rated for three children when at times they only will accommodate two?

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The rated capacity of a 39″ width passenger seat was devised many years ago by the committee then making recommendations to the National Minimum Standards for School Buses. In determining seating capacity of a bus, an allowable average rump width standard was established.