Ask a School Bus Driver anything

1007 Questions

Last Answer on February 07, 2021

Is this a good job for someone in collage?

Asked by Toby almost 5 years ago

Sort of. Most bus companies require their drivers to be a minimum of age 20 to 21 or a bit older to start. The responsibility of having lives in your hands is a big one.

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My question is I know some buses come as early as 5:30 or so. But are they ever earlier then that? Do you think there are any school buses that come closer to 5:00 or even four something?

Asked by Nixon almost 5 years ago

It depends on the district. Most districts have rules about when and how early to pick up students.

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What are your bus rules?

Asked by Jermone almost 5 years ago

No killing each other, no bloodshed, respect each other, quiet at railroad crossings, no screaming unless you're bleeding, injured, or dying. Keep the noise level at a respectable level. Other than that I'm flexible.

278 Votes

If a bus is equipped with two strobes (one in the front, and one in the back or middle) do they both come on with one switch or do they each have their own or does it depend?

Asked by Kay almost 5 years ago

Honestly I don't know. I've only had experience with one strobe light which is operated by one switch inside the bus.

277 Votes

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What is all in the tool box(s

Asked by CUZ almost 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.

277 Votes

They keep pushing the date we go back to school. When do you think it will be?

Asked by Wesley almost 5 years ago

Truthfully.... next school year.

276 Votes

What’s your opinion on electric and alternative fueled buses?

Asked by Mickey Mouse about 5 years ago

Great for inner city and areas that are largely congested where pollution might be a large concern. Impractical for large areas due to limits on how fast and long it can run on the alternative fuels before returning to regular fuel.

276 Votes