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 happens if a Kindergartner needs the bathroom while on the bus? Do you make a stop?

Asked by CT Mom over 5 years ago

That depends on the distance to the home. If the child is still 45 minutes from getting home, we will often make a decision to let them use the restroom at a school approved location (ie another school or the board office or the bus barn) Little kids are not as able to hold their bladders like older kids are.

Do you think it’s appropriate to listen to Alex Jones on the bus with kids? Kids are highly receptive. Same with NPR

Asked by Jeff over 5 years ago

Not necessarily. It's probably boring to kids and personally i prefer to play something that is kid friendly.

Do you read Schoolbuseet?

Asked by Gregg almost 6 years ago

Im assuming you meant school bus fleet. Ive heard of it but not read many articles on it.

Why do some buses have a door on the passages side and a door behind the driver.

Asked by Kay over 5 years ago

In larger cities like New York they have buses that have passenger doors on both sides which allow for loading on both sides without the need for crossovers. Supposedly this eliminates a danger facing students crossing in front of the bus, but i think it just causes more issues. Some buses are equipped with an emergency door on the side of the bus instead of in the rear if their engines are rear engines.

Why can Middle Schoolers not sit behind a certain point and High Schoolers can’t sit in front of a certain point but Jr. High can sit where ever they please?

Asked by Joe over 5 years ago

Its bus drivers choice really. Ask your driver?

Do buses ever have outside temperature on the dash or where ever else like many cars do?

Asked by Gentlemen over 5 years ago

Mine does not, though i am not sure about the newest buses we have.

While driving just put the cruse control on, hold the streering wheel and take care of business. Is that okay?

Asked by Infj almost 6 years ago

What the hell???