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.
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.
Thats why all the strobes ive seen are white. The student lights do strobe on their own on newer buses for visibility reasons.
Yep.
Control. There are many different ways to exert control over a bunch of kids. Some people do it through intimidation and scare tactics. I prefer a more practical approach. Treat them like I want to be treated.
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The bus makes a beeping noise and it engages slowly to slow the bus down.
Generally no.
I slowed down on answering them. Time constraints on my part.
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