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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How long does school busses keep audio/video logs for

Asked by Tommy over 6 years ago

If its digital it varies. If its VHS cassette tape typically record time is 6 to 8 hours of video tape so that usually will be one or two days depending on how short or long the route is.

Is it normal to just want a bus driver who will just scream and cuss everyone out. I have had subs like this before and two bus drivers who did not put up with much. My drivers I have had lately are very nice and let things slide but the bus is horr^

Asked by -ible I mean HORRIBLE the high schoolers in the back are very horrible they say the most vulgar, obscene, and offensive things. I am not easily offended or things like that but when they are talking about how they want to rape and kill a teacher they did almost 6 years ago

Report the behavior of the kids to the administrators at the school. If you get no action that's why the driver doesn't do much. Personally, I try to have a bus that is well trained and while I cannot control everything that goes on, I can certainly influence it.

is it legal to tell a school bus driver that they cannot use the bathroom or get something to eat while working

Asked by Upset about 7 years ago

Honestly, no it is not legal to do so, but there may be district policies relating to the matter. I would recommend taking it up with your supervisor and asking what your district policies are in the matter.

How do substitute drivers know what the route is? I'm assuming they don't memorize dozens of routes.

Asked by Bob over 7 years ago

Many districts require the regular drivers to provide a route description for substitute drivers. This is not always the case. Sometimes districts rely on computerized route descriptions for substitute drivers. These can be accurate or inaccurate depending on the driver of the route or the actual stops involved in the route. When I was a substitute I found it easier for me to memorize certain routes because the drivers would often be absent or not there because they were doing a trip or otherwise occupied .

I only said dagnabbit at a normal tone three seats behind her and she freaked out! Now I have to sit next to 3rd grade girls! I am in 6th!!! Is this allowed?

Asked by Angry kid almost 6 years ago

Cookies might help you get back in her good graces. Apologizing might also help too.

The other day I was going to a friends house so I rode her bus, the bus driver ended up stopping the bus asked my name and then asked to call my friends mom to see if I had permission to go to her house. Are bus drivers supposed to be all nosey?

Asked by 0814 almost 7 years ago

If you didn't have a bus pass then yes. However I am more concerned that the bus driver didn't notice you getting on the bus in the first place. My bus kids know it's okay to ask me if someone new rides my bus and my standard answer is have their parents send a note to school and get a bus pass.

What is the nicest bus you have ever drove?

Asked by JJ almost 6 years ago

One with air conditioning.