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 think people with a temper should become bus drivers? What if they can drive really good but have a temper.

Asked by Sadie almost 6 years ago

That's a double edged sword. If you can control your temper then yes. But if you cannot control your temper then this job is not the right one for you.

Is it common for UPS trucks to drive through the busses
lights

Asked by Dave almost 8 years ago

Its common for many vehicles to run through buses lights when they are activated. It is still illegal and the bus driver has every right to turn the drivers in to the authorities. Many states have strict fines against running the lights.

I life my fidget spinner on the bus I need it back in the morning I ride 260 to hunter middle school my fidget spinner color is pink and orange

Asked by Sarah gann almost 8 years ago

Your best bet is to ask your morning bus driver. Good luck. Also don't annoy your teachers or bus driver with the spinner. I love them if they are used properly. I may stock up on them this summer and hand them out as prizes next year.

Can the bus driver drive 10 mph on a 40 mph road (it allready takes 40 minutes to go home driving at 40) or skip a whole neiborhood because a couple kids who live there cause trouble on the bus and is there a legal time kids have to be home by

Asked by Julie over 7 years ago

If the bus is making multiple stops on that 40 mph road then the bus may not have time to get up to speed and is travelling slower than the speed limit on that road. That being said if the bus is being unsafe and you have a concern, call it in to the bus company and report it. As far as skipping a neighborhood or designing a route, it also depends on what the bus company's policy is for allowing drivers leniency in designing routes. My district allows the bus driver to decide how the route will be driven and what stops in what order in order to best facilitate getting the kids home as quickly and as safely as possible. Check with your local district.

Do the Kids respect you and your Work? I mean, they definitely should!

Asked by Lenavog85 over 7 years ago

It depends on the day and the situation but most of the time show respect to get respect is a good rule of thumb to follow.

Is it against a rule or law to get out of the drivers seat when the bus is parked and running, to assist children both in and off the bus. There are adults and children on the bus.

Asked by Joan about 8 years ago

Short answer, no. Long answer, that depends on your districts policy on the matter. As long as the bus is secured and the children are well supervised then you can get out of the drivers seat to assist children.

My child was on the bus trying to get to his seat web the bus attendent grabbed him by his arm hard and toast him in his seat... Came back and started grabbing him harder and harder told him if he hit him back he will press charges.More children seen

Asked by Sharlotte about 7 years ago

Get that tape off the bus pulled and call the school board and the school bus yard supervisors and get it sorted out that way. No-one should put their hands on a child except to pull them out of harms way in my opinion.