--- title: School bus planning for winter conditions - Automatic Snow Chains description: Read the following blog post to learn how Onspot has helped school systems be prepared for harsh winter conditions! image: https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/intblog.onspot.comhubfsBlog_images640pxl%20%20Picturespexels-photo-760971%204-3%20640w.jpg --- [![](https://www.onspot.com/imagevault/publishedmedia/ewjmu1x672ip2pj4oovu/Onspot_Logo.png)](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/) - [Why Onspot](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/why-onspot/) - Knowledge - [Overview](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/knowledge/overview/) - [Ways to increase traction](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/knowledge/ways-to-increase-traction/) - [For fleet managers](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/knowledge/for-fleet-managers/) - [For drivers](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/knowledge/for-drivers/) - [For mechanics](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/knowledge/for-mechanics/) - [Rules & regulations](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/knowledge/rules--regulations/) - [Knowledge centre](https://knowledge.onspot.com/knowledge-centre-for-winter-driving-and-traction) - The product - [Overview](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/the-product/overview/) - [Testimonials](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/the-product/testimonials/) - [FAQ](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/the-product/faq/) - [Documents, manuals and brochures](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/the-product/documents-manuals-brochures/) - [Tech specs](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/the-product/tech-specs2/) - [Spare parts](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/the-product/spare-parts/) - [Configurator](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/configurator/) - About us - [Overview](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/about-onspot/overview/) - [History](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/about-onspot/history/) - [News & Press releases](https://intblog.onspot.com/news-press-releases) - Blog - [Blog articles](https://intblog.onspot.com/) - [All about automatic snow chains](https://knowledge.onspot.com/en-gb/all-about-automatic-snow-chains) - [Traction aid for heavy vehicles](https://knowledge.onspot.com/en-gb/traction-aid-for-heavy-vehicles) - Find us - [For Dealers & Service](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/find-us/for-dealers--service/) - [Events](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/find-us/events/) - [E-Training](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/training/) - [English](https://onspot.com/?s=false) - [Contact us](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/contact-us/) # School bus planning for winter conditions - Automatic Snow Chains Written by [Ulrik Andersson](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/ulrik-andersson), September 1, 2022 Being a school bus driver carries a lot of responsibility. The main concern is getting the children to and from their school activities safely. This is challenging enough on a regular day, but now imagine it is the middle of winter with roads covered in ice and snow. Read below on how Onspot is here to help. Winter can be an unpredictable time. Even in the span of just a few hours, road conditions can change drastically for the worst. Picking the kids up at the bus stop in the morning can be no problem, but if a winter storm sets in over the day, getting them home can become a challenge. This is where automatic snow chains comes in. With the Onspot automatic snow chain system always mounted to the vehicle, the chains are ready to go at just the flip of a switch. This not only helps in keeping the most important thing safe, the children, but also increases driver and vehicle safety. Click the link below and see how Onspot has helped one of many school systems improve safety for everyone! 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