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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Why do kids like to complain about the music that the radio is on when it is on their station most of them don’t even listen to it. They are too busy with head phones in, being loud, etc

Asked by Jsopdsofj over 6 years ago

Because sometimes they can hear that music over their headphones. I try to keep the music at a reasonable level so we all get along.

One more sorry for posting so much. Do you think amber strobes can cause confusion and make drivers think the bus is stopping?

Asked by Dave about 7 years ago

Thats why all the strobes ive seen are white. The student lights do strobe on their own on newer buses for visibility reasons.

Yes the radios can get a driver through a hard day. That is when they know when to shut up and enough is enough. Lol. I saw it in a training video once.

Asked by Mrs Crabbtree almost 7 years ago

This is true. Radio usage is monitored and restricted by district.

She said no drinks but it was just water.

Asked by Dillion almost 7 years ago

No drinks is no drinks.

Do bus drivers ever have to stop at weight stations?

Asked by Ron almost 7 years ago

Generally no.

My bus driver said she needed to pee so she took us off route and stopped us at her friends house and went in to do so. Is that legal?

Asked by Nirv almost 7 years ago

Personally it's not something i would have done but if she got permission from the bus company then ok? Personally, ive had to go to the bathroom before but ill ask a school administrator or employee to watch my bus while i go use the facilities.

What is better Bluebird, IC, Thomas, Lion, or some other manufacturer?

Asked by TT almost 7 years ago

We have Bluebirds and International bluebirds on our yard. I don't have experience with any other type of bus.