Safety Tips On The Portland Party Bus

The party bus is an exciting method of celebrating an occasion or simply throwing a party in a novel environment. It offers the advantage that it does not require cleaning up afterwards, since it is not a fixed venue and also because it is hired, so it does not belong to you. However, there are some tips that you should take note of when you use the Portland party bus. These are not to limit your enjoyment of the bus or to hamper your celebrations but they are common sense and are related to safety.

To start with, there is the driver. Now, driving a bus is an enormous responsibility. A bus is bigger than other vehicles and it carries many more passengers. A bus driver therefore has a much larger responsibility than the driver of an ordinary private car. This is why you should observe these basic points of consideration when talking to or interacting with the driver. This will ensure that they are not distracted and that their driving is not negatively affected.

Parties, by their nature, involve alcohol, and usually copious amounts of it. The temptation then is to offer drinks to anyone who is present, including the driver. You should not do this. The driver is not legally permitted to consume alcohol while they are driving. The party bus is not an exception to this law. If you offer the driver a drink, they are in all likelihood going to politely decline. You should not then try to insist that they accept it.

Also note that the driver is required to observe the road rules of Portland OR at all times. Do not insist on bad or illegal driving.

The party bus is associated with parties and drinking. This is in the nature of its role. However, the driver is not allowed to participate in the party and you must never offer them drinks. You may think that everyone should be involved in the festivities but the driver is not permitted to consume alcohol while on duty. Drink driving is illegal and this applies equally to the party bus. The driver will simply refuse if offered. Do not try to argue with them about this.

Low bridges are an obvious hazard. The bus is checked by traffic authorities to ensure roadworthiness, but passengers should be aware of this issue.

An example of this would be the situation that arises where a low bridge is on the route of the bus. The bus passes under the bridge, since it is certified to be able to, but an over-extended passenger might make contact with the bridge and be injured by it.

In general, you should remember that drunken behavior and horseplay is a possible distraction to the driver. It is true that the bus is a party venue, but passengers should still try to show some discretion in how they conduct themselves on it.