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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HAHAHA. Someone asked why buses drive so fast?! Their like the slowest on the roads slower then even semi trucks. Do they even drive over 40 miles per hour? Hell their don’t even usually go the speed limit. A better question is why do they go so slow

Asked by Ryab about 5 years ago

Buses generally are governed at a maximum speed of 60 to 65 mph. By federal law we cannot exceed 55 mph but most drivers will attempt to go the speed limit or at least keep with the flow of traffic.

Back when we where in school we had a really mean sub and I dared my friend to cuss her out and he did and she started cussing back. So we baited her so can she get fired now or at least written up see how she likes it?

Asked by Katie about 5 years ago

That was a dick move on your part. Next time how about being nice. Baiting someone never gets you anywhere.

My personal opinion is that this depends on the district. Places with little to no cases should open as normal, with some problems have normal with extra precautions, for bad areas implement staggered schedules, harder hit hybrid, and extreme online&

Asked by Mark about 5 years ago

Largely agree with you. See my other answer. Sorry for the delay.

should AC become standard on school buses?

Asked by Rayleigh about 5 years ago

Yes. It is too hot not to have air conditioning.

My driver tells us about how he used to be in all these crash demolition derby’s that’s how he learned to drive a bus and he has photos all over the bus. Should I be worried? Uhh there’s some traffic JUMP where at school. Just ram some cars no biggie

Asked by Rylee almost 5 years ago

Nah if he shows issues like being unsafe in actual driving then bring it to someone's attention.

Are they doing this in your district too? Could I potentially win a suit? So, if a staff member refuses to force a child to wear a mask etc they get reprimanded and eventually fired if not immediately. I don’t think this is right.

Asked by Wade about 5 years ago

You don't think its right they fired the staff member? In many states they don't need a reason to fire a person.

How early is too early for a special needs student with autism to get on the school bus? Sometimes the SPED buses are was earlier then the normal buses

Asked by Marry and Eric almost 5 years ago

It really depends on the district policies as to what is standard.