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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Can a bus driver kick you off for playing music on your phone speaker?

Asked by Lee about 6 years ago

Yes, it's a distraction for the driver and if the driver has asked you to turn it off or turn it down then you can be written up or kicked off the bus. Just do as you're told.

Is there vacuum operated stop signs anymore?

Asked by Jj about 6 years ago

Our stop signs are air operated.

How many hours are you legally allowed to drive at a time?

Asked by Man about 6 years ago

I believe the federal law is 14 to 16 hours on the clock 8 hours mandatory off the clock. This is generally for truckers and other long haul drivers. School bus drivers don't usually have to adhere to that federal law.

Consider this. A trip might be 10 hours long but only involves 4 hours worth of drive time (drive there and back) the remaining 6 hours are the activity time for the group you took to the destination.

What is the dumbest question you have ever been asked on here?

Asked by James about 6 years ago

There are too many to list.

Can my bus driver really write me up for insubordination because I refused to snitch on somebody?!

Asked by Sia about 6 years ago

If you were being obnoxious and rude and disrespectful then possibly. It could be a tactic the driver may use to get the other person to confess to whatever happened. Without knowing the whole situation i can't give an answer.

What do you think is the hardest part about being a bus driver?

Asked by Gregory almost 6 years ago

Having to see a kid go through hard times and not being able to do much about it.

What should I do if the bus is coming 20 minutes before the scheduled stop time?

Asked by JC over 6 years ago

Get on the bus or go without a ride to school. Then set your alarm for the new time because it's likely the driver was thrust into doing a double, triple, quadruple run just to get kids to school. Just get on the bus, bring the driver a coffee with creamer and sugar on the side and the driver will be grateful.