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 bad is the bus driver shortage really? What are some reasons that may have cased it?

Asked by Ron almost 7 years ago

Come apply and find out for yourself how bad the shortage is. It's bad enough that I am not allowed to be sick even if i get hospitalized by a doctor.

Have you ever got done with your route(s) to find some kid sleeping?

Asked by Don over 6 years ago

Yes. It happens.

The school officials evidently think that students can rule our lives. So if district office and the school board does not do anything (I think they will) do you think it is possible to take the matter up with the state? I am not in a union but can

Asked by Dale over 6 years ago

State will refer you back down to local as its simply political. How they choose to spend their money is up to them.

Does a bus driver have the right to not let someone on who is on the roster just for a dress code violation?

Asked by Sam almost 7 years ago

Yes. If you are in violation of dress code they can refuse to transport you. Don't violate dress code.

What do you think of strobe lights? Well I guess everyone does not love those clear and amber flashing lights. Some say that aircraft cant use them during inclement weather becuase it makes visibility worse and that is when buses use them.

Asked by Dave almost 7 years ago

We use them for visibility reasons. I have no issue with them.

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

Asked by Gregory over 6 years ago

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

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

Asked by Man about 7 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.