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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Thanks. I would I be required to stop for say a church bus with red lights and a stop sign?

Asked by Kimberly almost 6 years ago

Better to be safe than sorry. You wouldn't want to chance a child getting hurt.

What is all in the tool box(s

Asked by CUZ over 5 years ago

Good question! There is usually one box for first aid. That has your typical bandaids and other first aidey type items. Then there is the body fluid clean up kit which we break out in the event a child vomits on the bus or blood is shed. That has gloves and specific instructions on how to dispose of body fluids.

Finally the long thin red box usually bolted to the floor is reflective triangles that we can unfold and pop up when the bus is broken down and we need to give motorists warning of what's on the road.

Hey do you think I will get written up if I get in the tool box?

Asked by Dawg coollllllll kid almost 6 years ago

Probably. Just don't do it because you can lose your riding privilege. Don't say i didn't warn you.

When you request subs do you do it online or the old fashion way? Do you have a program like ASOP or something like that you just put your going to be gone on so and so and then subs get a text.

Asked by Don’Marie about 6 years ago

Again that varies district by district. Some districts have a sub list, others have an automated system and still others will have the traditional call in and have your supervisor find somebody to run your route.

Also, why has your questions gone down again? Do you think someone is spam posting questions or that it was just because it was the begging of the year? Other elxmation?

Asked by Jill about 6 years ago

Probably because the beginning of the year has dropped off. I'll generally get another surge of questions in January.

Now that I remember I had a driver who had this rule too. Is this messed up or do you agree?

Asked by Confused about 6 years ago

Again every driver has different standards.

Did Mike Parson just cancel schools indefinitely?

Asked by Darlene almost 6 years ago

Not sure who he is. I know where I am, we are scheduled to return April 13. That can still extend if the spread of the virus is not stopped or slowed.