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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Then rant about it for 10 minutes. Also embarrassing someone because she thought that person was noes picking! Why not just pull them aside when they get off?!

Asked by Jayden about 6 years ago

Maybe dont distract her?

Heres a question for you, why are most type D buses shorter then the Type Cs? Noticed the same thing with Bs

Asked by Marla over 6 years ago

I'm not entirely sure but it has to do with the make and model of the bus. Some school buses are 72 passenger and others are 90 passenger and still others are even less. So it just depends on the need of a company.

Do bus drivers ever have to stop at weight stations?

Asked by Ron over 6 years ago

Generally no.

Have you ever had to delete a rude, dumb, troll, and/or irrelevant question?

Asked by Johnson over 6 years ago

Yep.

Why do bus drivers get so cranky? Some being flat out nasty. While other drivers are always nice and rarely if ever raise their voice. Then other drivers have almost no interaction with students?

Asked by Randal over 6 years ago

Some people just aren't morning people, other people just don't like people. Sometimes these people are forced to get a job doing something they don't care to do. Personally, a job is what you make it.

What would happen if you pulled the parking brake at 60 MPH?

Asked by Jonsnsnsjsksk over 6 years ago

The bus makes a beeping noise and it engages slowly to slow the bus down.

What is the worst bus you have ever drove?

Asked by Lol over 6 years ago

I've had my share of bad buses. Probably one that I've had to call the cops to