If you decide you need a van instead of a bus, there is only one safe alternative - a Safety Van. You may have seen a Ford or Dodge van going down the road that looks like the rear-end hangs out to far from the rear wheels. This is because they weld on an extra piece of body onto the back of the van, to make it longer, but don't change the wheelbase. The van is built to be shorter, and not to have the extra body added to the back. Chevrolet is the only full size van manufacturer that uses a longer wheelbase for longer vans to increase stability and control. In addition, they add an advanced electronic control system, Stabilitrak, which helps keep the vehicle from loosing control, and if it does start sliding it helps bring the vehicle back under control, which reduces the rollover risk.They also include head curtain side side airbags to protect outboard passengers, all new three layer safety glass,and a tire pressure monitoring system, a steel safety cage.
Safety Vans then adds even more safety features, including installing a raised reinforced roof, and bus-style seating. The result is the safest full size passenger van on the road today.