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.
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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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.
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Yep.
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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.
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EMT
Does your crew ever fake an emergency to slice through traffic?
Audiologist
Can just one loud concert do serious damage to your ears?
Waitress
Are you instructed to "push" certain menu items that are at risk of going bad?
The bus makes a beeping noise and it engages slowly to slow the bus down.
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That's okay!
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We go through background checks but even those aren't foolproof.
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