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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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 6 years ago

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

Why do some drivers use the radios to just talk and talk and talk non stop all the time and never let people who need to use them on because they just wanna hear themselves talk I guess.

Asked by Donald almost 6 years ago

Because they like to hear themselves talk and yammer on.

Hi I see you have been asked a lot of questions recently but I just have to ask mine sorry. So with these protests going on what do you do if protesters are throwing things on the bus, ripping things off, climbing on it, or even trying to board?

Asked by Jamie about 6 years ago

1. Not even attempt to put myself in harms way.

2. If i happen across a group of angry violent protesters, do not stop, keep going. They either move or get squished.

3. I have no issue with peaceful protests but those are the ones that aren't blocking roads and causing violence and mayhem.

Why do bus drivers open the doors at railroads?

Asked by Sherry about 6 years ago

We have to listen for the trains as well as look for them. It's part of our safety procedure. Stop. Look. Listen. We cannot always count on the railroad crossing arms to work properly.

Would you recommend during the COVID-19 stats students ride the bus?

Asked by Save water drink soda about 6 years ago

Buses are overcrowded so if the kids and parents don't mind no social distancing...

Do you think being bus driver is easy money or a hard job?

Asked by Charotte about 6 years ago

Fairly easy overall. The hard part is dealing with the behavior issues.

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 6 years ago

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