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

Asked by Connie over 6 years ago

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

Why do kids like to complain about the music that the radio is on when it is on their station most of them don’t even listen to it. They are too busy with head phones in, being loud, etc

Asked by Jsopdsofj over 6 years ago

Because sometimes they can hear that music over their headphones. I try to keep the music at a reasonable level so we all get along.

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

Asked by Dimmue about 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.

Also, are you participating in the thing where they use school buses to help provide breakfast and lunches?

Asked by 02983457 over 5 years ago

Not at the moment. We are offering drive thru breakfast lunch services 2 days a week here but if this continues we will probably look at other options.

Yes the radios can get a driver through a hard day. That is when they know when to shut up and enough is enough. Lol. I saw it in a training video once.

Asked by Mrs Crabbtree over 6 years ago

This is true. Radio usage is monitored and restricted by district.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/bus-driver-raped-14-year-girl-prison-time/story?id=62726773 How could this even happen he deserves life without poral! Okay here is the question how do districts/companys prevent these kinds of people from being with kids?

Asked by Pissed off over 6 years ago

We go through background checks but even those aren't foolproof.

My bus driver said she needed to pee so she took us off route and stopped us at her friends house and went in to do so. Is that legal?

Asked by Nirv over 6 years ago

Personally it's not something i would have done but if she got permission from the bus company then ok? Personally, ive had to go to the bathroom before but ill ask a school administrator or employee to watch my bus while i go use the facilities.