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 are some common myths about being a bus driver?

Asked by Don over 5 years ago

That every bus has air conditioning. That it's an easy job to make 50 to 100 kids sit down.

Does it take a higher class CdL or certification to drive a Flat noes bus. Some subs wont drive them. They will take a regular bus and stick numbers on them. Or is it personal preference that they just don’t feel comfortable driving them?

Asked by D838373 over 5 years ago

Not to my knowledge. Some buses are still not automatic, though most buses made today are automatic, and unless the driver has trained on a stick shift bus, then they can't drive it. There is extra training required for buses higher than 72 passenger because of the length of the bus.

Flat nose buses are unique in that the driver sits in front of the front wheels so it takes a little extra awareness to make turns around corners. Some drivers get spooked by the feeling of driving a vehicle like that and prefer a traditional style. Personally, I've driven both.

What do you think of this article?

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/blogpost/sbfblog/738060/pay-attention-to-the-school-bus-industry-before-it-is-too-late

Asked by Gorgia almost 5 years ago

It's a truthful article. There's a lot to consider in laying off bus drivers and having contracted companies in limbo.

Do you get irritated when subs don’t put the bus the way the found it? Ie radio, climate control, moving things, etc

Asked by Skskssksksk over 5 years ago

Sometimes but its not my bus per say it belongs to the county so they can do what they want

Why does not every state require yellow/amber lights and only the reds?

Asked by Darren over 5 years ago

I'm not exactly sure.

Would you ever drive for a company like Greyhound or Megabus?

Asked by Jay Dillion almost 6 years ago

If the pay was decent, yes.

How did DJ ask that long ass question? I can barely even get my whole question across sometimes because of a character limit. But I think he long surpassed that. Can you set it different for certain people?

Asked by Eric over 5 years ago

Honestly i have no clue!! I'm going to answer his question later today