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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Are the type D buses harder to drive then other types of buses?

Asked by Ronnie over 7 years ago

Type d buses are flat nose. Ive driven them before and they have benefits such as better turning radius than traditional buses. It takes a bit of getting used to because your drivers seat is 2 to 4 feet in front of the front wheels so you have to get used to swinging around a bit but its fairly easy once you figure it out.

Can you eat and drive

Asked by Dj about 7 years ago

Yes, though generally if I have to eat and drive I choose easy stuff like chicken nuggets or something that isn't messy and I can deal without having much on it.

So okay there is this bus driver who only lets us sit triple as a last resort. I understand the safety concerns but thats not the weird part. She said its weird for two guys or two girls to have their butts touching.

Asked by Confused almost 7 years ago

Some drivers have old fashioned rules but it doesn't mean that they are wrong. Generally though to avoid harassment or problems I will sit boys with boys and girls with girls.

What is the difference between a sequential flashing system and a non-Sequential sequential flashing system?

Asked by Dimmue over 6 years ago

One is sequential and the other is non sequential sequential? My guess is that you may be referring to the student lights. When they alternate thats non sequential but they still all work sequentially together. Whereas the hazard lights are flashing all together at once.

Why does school have to start so early? I mean if they have to they could just end later, right?

Asked by Connie about 7 years ago

Because we like torturing kids. I really don't know the real reason.

Can you see the E-mail and username of people asking questions or does it just show the screen name at the top like Raven?

Asked by Raven about 7 years ago

It just shows me the name of the person who asked the question. It sends me an email notification saying someone asked a question. I don't see anymore than the question itself and the name you chose like in this case its Raven

What would happen if you pulled the parking brake at 60 MPH?

Asked by Jonsnsnsjsksk about 7 years ago

The bus makes a beeping noise and it engages slowly to slow the bus down.