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 radio staition or type of music/ talk do you like to listen to? Or do you at all?

Asked by Johnathan over 6 years ago

Pandora. Usually kids stations or holiday appropriate stations.

Why in Missouri do they require buses to have two stop arms?

Asked by Pj about 6 years ago

Visibility. Most older buses will have one stop sign and one crossing gate. Newer buses will have 2 stop signs and 1 crossing gate. In some states they are even piloting a program where they are extending the stop arm out about 5 feet into the opposing lane to make it even more visible and make sure drivers know to STOP!!! The biggest issue we have as drivers is the sheer number of people who ignore our flashing lights and stop signs even though they had plenty of warning to stop. It's an epidemic and I fear the day my bus kids are going to get hurt over it.

Do you like Louisiana Saturday Night like my bus driver

Asked by CC about 6 years ago

Never heard of it.

What is the worst thing that has happend on your bus?

Asked by Tommy almost 6 years ago

I had a fight where I had to call the cops to take the kids off the bus.

Hi what are some things that you think would make school buses more efficient and how do you do your pre trip inspection?

Asked by Merry about 6 years ago

Good question. I would love a way to check brake lights and back up lights without having to have two drivers. Newer buses have an exterior light check button that the driver can press and it flashes all the lights in sequence so you can see that they're active and available. As for other efficiency concerns, that is left up to the individual driver for customization.

You know every Karen in the neighborhood wants their kid to be the first one home so she can get them to soccer practice

Asked by 7390875r almost 6 years ago

Well Karen, go sit in the parent pick up line yourself. Lol.

Is it sketchy if drivers are in the radio saying where the cops are

Asked by Crown super coach about 6 years ago

Eh, not really. Most anyone who listens to a cb radio feed can figure out where the cops are stationed.