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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Do you read Schoolbuseet?

Asked by Gregg almost 6 years ago

Im assuming you meant school bus fleet. Ive heard of it but not read many articles on it.

is it legal for a bus to use a driveway as a turnaround?

Asked by Dog lover over 5 years ago

Yes. It is. Sometimes driveways are all we have that give us enough space to turn around at the end of a road.

Why do some buses have a door on the passages side and a door behind the driver.

Asked by Kay almost 6 years ago

In larger cities like New York they have buses that have passenger doors on both sides which allow for loading on both sides without the need for crossovers. Supposedly this eliminates a danger facing students crossing in front of the bus, but i think it just causes more issues. Some buses are equipped with an emergency door on the side of the bus instead of in the rear if their engines are rear engines.

Why can Middle Schoolers not sit behind a certain point and High Schoolers can’t sit in front of a certain point but Jr. High can sit where ever they please?

Asked by Joe over 5 years ago

Its bus drivers choice really. Ask your driver?

Do buses ever have outside temperature on the dash or where ever else like many cars do?

Asked by Gentlemen over 5 years ago

Mine does not, though i am not sure about the newest buses we have.

What happens if a Kindergartner needs the bathroom while on the bus? Do you make a stop?

Asked by CT Mom almost 6 years ago

That depends on the distance to the home. If the child is still 45 minutes from getting home, we will often make a decision to let them use the restroom at a school approved location (ie another school or the board office or the bus barn) Little kids are not as able to hold their bladders like older kids are.

Why when there is winter weather or some other event why are some things canceled and others arent

Asked by Ooooooooooooooohhh almost 6 years ago

Some things are outdoors events so they are affected by the weather. Other times road conditions may be dangerous for travel. Each school system takes these things into consideration before cancelling activities.