The Bus Driver
15 Years Experience
South, ..
Female, 37
I have been a bus driver since late 2006. I know the inside story, the scoop, the down low dirt of what it takes to be a bus driver, how to handle kids and adults, and how to survive on the "streets" so to speak. I used to have a blog, feel free to browse it or ask me a question here.
Many retirees drive buses. The limit would depend on how much social security you get etc. Check with your local district.
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Given they try to maintain discipline on a bus load of kids you have to maintain a level of firmness. Once the kids are in a good groove you can loosen the reins a bit. It all depends on how the kids act.
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Yes it depends on your district but yes.
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Cdl class b, passenger and school bus endorsements, airbrake written test. That is the basics.
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Come on, unless there is a serious issue and they can't pass the vision and physicals then it's fine.
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No. We load according to the number of passengers needed and usually plan for that many buses. If something happens, triple up buttercup
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Yes. Or back to the school or over to the police station. Or the driver can have the police called to escort the child off the bus. An unruly child is a hazard to other students and to the driver while driving down the road. The driver has to do what they need to in order to keep control of the bus and the students.
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