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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Am I allowed to catch the elementary bus if I miss the secondary bus? I would be late but would it be okay?

Asked by SI over 6 years ago

That would depend on your district and the bus driver. You could ask but chances are good the driver will say no.

Someone was standing on my bus and the bus driver brake checked him and he went flying on the floor

Asked by Blake over 6 years ago

Report the driver to the district. Also don't stand on the bus.

Is the think gold line flag for bus drivers?

Asked by Cecil about 6 years ago

I'm not entirely sure what the gold line flag stands for.

Why would a district not release earlier if it’s so bad. So it started icing. Some kids did not make it home until six at night. My parents got us off and our bus went but about the time the elementary one did. A guy made dinner for kids stuck forhrs

Asked by Wild man over 6 years ago

School districts do not have crystal balls indicating how weather is going to go. Sometimes it's a gamble and they release early and nothing happens. Other times stuff like that happens.

Hi so sometimes on the radio where the bus drivers talk I hear a driver instead of just calling to base or what ever they will say Bus 20 to base with priority. What does that mean?

Asked by Solomon over 6 years ago

I would think that means that they have an emergency situation that needs attention immediately instead of waiting forever for someone who might or might not respond.

Why do people think these forms are chat rooms?

Asked by Donaldsoneeson over 6 years ago

I don't know?

Quick question have they closed your district for the remainder of the academic year or are you planning on restarting soon?

Asked by John about 6 years ago

Our district is closed for the remainder of the academic year