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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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.

One more sorry for posting so much. Do you think amber strobes can cause confusion and make drivers think the bus is stopping?

Asked by Dave over 7 years ago

Thats why all the strobes ive seen are white. The student lights do strobe on their own on newer buses for visibility reasons.

Have you ever had to delete a rude, dumb, troll, and/or irrelevant question?

Asked by Johnson over 7 years ago

Yep.

Okay then who do you think some drivers think that it is a good tactic to scare and intimidate students?

Asked by Job about 7 years ago

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.

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

Asked by Jonsnsnsjsksk over 7 years ago

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

Do bus drivers ever have to stop at weight stations?

Asked by Ron over 7 years ago

Generally no.

Hey what happened you where getting questions everyday and now your getting a few a week again.

Asked by June about 7 years ago

I slowed down on answering them. Time constraints on my part.