This bill requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to establish safety standards ensuring that all new motorcoaches (large buses) sold in the United States have a minimally obstructed forward-facing view from the driver's seat. The new standards must be completed within one year of the bill's enactment. Motorcoaches can meet these requirements either through direct visibility or by using cameras or other technology that expands the driver's forward-facing view and complies with existing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101. The bill aims to improve safety at intersections by reducing blind spots that could prevent drivers from seeing pedestrians and other road users. The legislation affects manufacturers of new motorcoaches and ultimately benefits bus riders and pedestrians who share roadways with these large vehicles.
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