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1007 Questions

Last Answer on February 07, 2021

Have you ever had a experience where another school bus ran your stop sign?

Asked by Jimmy over 6 years ago

Yes. It happens to even the best drivers.

What do you think are the best and worst part of your job?

Asked by asdkl;fjwewferwe over 6 years ago

Best part? Seeing smiles and saying good morning to kids. Celebrating victories with them. Showing them I care.

Worst part? Angsty middle school attitudes.

622 Votes

What do bus drivers do while kids are in school?

Asked by Makayla over 7 years ago

Many of us have second jobs that we go to during the day. Some are lunch room workers and others like myself work outside the bus job and school system during the day. Some people don't have to work outside the bus so they are either stay at home parents or retirees just looking for a little extra income by driving a bus.

620 Votes

What should a person do if their bus driver goes off on angry tirades and screams into the PA mic with the volume all the way up while beating the steering wheel and put the mic to a speaker?

Asked by Dana over 6 years ago

Shut up and don't talk back.

Though really if you're upset about it, maybe a phone call to the supervisor might help.

619 Votes

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What is the nicest bus you have ever drove?

Asked by JJ over 6 years ago

One with air conditioning.

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I can’t remember for sure does the “Jake Break” slow you down to 15 or 5 mph or something else? Does it depend on the make and model?

Asked by Davi over 6 years ago

This is more of a semi truck driver question than a bus driver question. On most buses it is fairly common to have automatic transmissions and air brakes. We do not have a jake brake system that allows the vehicle to slow rapidly. I don't know about older model buses.

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