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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Does it take a higher class CdL or certification to drive a Flat noes bus. Some subs wont drive them. They will take a regular bus and stick numbers on them. Or is it personal preference that they just don’t feel comfortable driving them?

Asked by D838373 about 6 years ago

Not to my knowledge. Some buses are still not automatic, though most buses made today are automatic, and unless the driver has trained on a stick shift bus, then they can't drive it. There is extra training required for buses higher than 72 passenger because of the length of the bus.

Flat nose buses are unique in that the driver sits in front of the front wheels so it takes a little extra awareness to make turns around corners. Some drivers get spooked by the feeling of driving a vehicle like that and prefer a traditional style. Personally, I've driven both.

The little image in the middle of the first question. Is that you?

Asked by Zz about 6 years ago

Thats probably an advertisement? I don't have any personal images on here.

Do you support the heartbeat bills?

Asked by Pro life is pro women over 6 years ago

This is not the q&a to answer that.

Have you ever spotted Big Foot?

Asked by Yetti over 6 years ago

Nope but many of my highschoolers could compare.

Do you get to pick stops times? Do you draft your route and have it approved? Or is it picked by the company/district and it is what it is? What about if you wanted it changed.

Asked by San about 6 years ago

That depends on the district. Some districts choose for drivers other districts let drivers choose the stops and times. If you want something changed, talk politely to your driver about the policy on how to go about doing that.

What do you think of this article?

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/blogpost/sbfblog/738060/pay-attention-to-the-school-bus-industry-before-it-is-too-late

Asked by Gorgia over 5 years ago

It's a truthful article. There's a lot to consider in laying off bus drivers and having contracted companies in limbo.

Or would that cause them to loose more brain cells

Asked by Honnie over 6 years ago

They already have limited brain cells.