School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

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.

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Last Answer on February 07, 2021

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Thanks for answering my last question! One more did that driver loose his/her job that ran your stop arm?

Asked by Jimmy over 6 years ago

You're welcome. No they did not lose their job but they did get a lot of crap from fellow drivers for a few weeks. We're human, we make mistakes. We just pray that no child gets hurt.

Do you think people should operate a bus over the age of 66?

Asked by Dr.Pepper is the best drink over 6 years ago

Do you think you should have a drivers license over the age of 66?

Come on, unless there is a serious issue and they can't pass the vision and physicals then it's fine.

What is it with bus drivers passing people if their not at their stop. Say its raining and your walking and your like right there and the bus driver looks at you and drives away? Why?! I understand if your not out yet or dawdling but come on.

Asked by Mr. Angry over 6 years ago

Not at the stop = miss the bus. That simple. Had you been there on time you wouldn't be asking the question. That being said, most drivers are on a time schedule. If you are not out when the driver has asked you multiple times to be out. Expect to get left.

What are common rookie mistakes?

Asked by Jeff (made up a name) over 6 years ago

Being too cocky on the road is a big one. Not realizing just how big the bus is and how long it takes it to stop. Cutting corners too fast. Hitting mailboxes or trashcans. These are all common rookie mistakes.

Hey when you go out on long trips and a lot of buses do you usually take a spare bus or two or a bus(s) that have few passenger on them in case something happens?

Asked by 34 over 6 years ago

No. We load according to the number of passengers needed and usually plan for that many buses. If something happens, triple up buttercup

Is the endorsements you have to get passenger, school bus, and sometimes air brake?

Asked by Hilary over 6 years ago

Cdl class b, passenger and school bus endorsements, airbrake written test. That is the basics.

Is it allowed for a driver to call a student out for talking loudly when they themselves are blasting music and conversing with other students and telling the student in question "I can't hear my music"?

Asked by Nhan about 7 years ago

Personally, I don't think it's right that a driver calls out a student for that given the circumstances. That being said, as a driver myself, I rarely have to raise my voice or get onto my kids. I keep the radio at a respectable level and oddly, surprise surprise, my kids respond to it by being quiet and respectful in return without being obnoxious because they enjoy the privilege of the radio.