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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What made you want to become a bus driver?

Asked by Kimbra almost 7 years ago

I needed a job and this offered steady pay and benefits

Someone on my bus today pulled the handle to the back door off. They fixed it but I think they put it back on wrong. What do you think will happen if the driver finds out? sorry if it posts more then once it did not go thrugh for some reason

Asked by Jason almost 7 years ago

Report it to the bus driver to get it checked out. The driver should be doing a walk around and checking the bus for defects.

What was your worst day on the job?

Asked by Michalski over 6 years ago

Luckily haven't had too many bad days though other drivers have had incidents where they witnessed kids being struck by vehicles.

Why on some newer school buses do the headlights sometimes wig wag with the red lights?

Asked by Krista almost 7 years ago

Visibility. Visibility. Visibility. It's all about visibility of the bus. A driver is more likely to be aware and alert if the light is flashing rather than solid color.

Has a kid ever exaggerated something you did or completely made something up to either make you look worse so he won’t be in as much trouble, excuse actions, or just to get you in trouble?

Asked by John over 6 years ago

Yes but video always sets the truth straight.

Today I said a bad word and the bus driver said I would have to find another rude home this afternoon and the next three days. Being this is my FIRST write up he usually gives warrings the first time. Do you think I was singled out?

Asked by Erin almost 7 years ago

Short answer, no. Don't cuss. Long answer maybe write an apology to him and step to the bus this afternoon with it. Explain that it isn't your normal way of acting and offer to sit in the front for a few days in lieu of getting kicked off. If he holds firm then say thank you anyways and gracefully walk away and find a ride.

Why are people on this form always asking if things are legal? Do you think they are trying to get a bus driver in as much trouble as they can?

Asked by 23423 about 7 years ago

I don't think they are attempting to get drivers in trouble, but rather its a combination of the entitlement complex followed by ignorance of the actual rules. There is an indignation of "can a bus driver actually do x" that many people don't get that we can do it and will do it. Assigning seats is a common frustration. People in general do not like to be told what to do, yet in order to pass certain things we have to follow certain rules. For example, you cannot just drive a car because you want to. You have to have an idea what speed limits are and what the rules of the road are before getting behind the wheel.