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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If you where not a Bus Driver what would be another job you could see yourself doing?

Asked by QUESTIION TO ALL about 6 years ago

Tutor or paraprofessional. I love working with children and helping them succeed is my passion.

Is that you driving the bus? And why are you letting the kids smile your not supposed to have fun, eat, drink, be on your phone, or do homework just sit there and shut up for a hour right

Asked by Jonna about 6 years ago

Bahahahaha! Good one. I let my kids cut up and have a good time as long as there is no bloodshed.

How do you remember names and faces?!

Asked by Dave about 6 years ago

I take the time to memorize my stops and the kids at each stop. I greet them by name every morning.

What do you think of this video? https://youtu.be/cNGgZtTBmCc

Asked by PUT YOUR HANDS UP SIDE TO SIDE PUT YOUR HANDS UP SIDE TO SIDE almost 6 years ago

Im not a teacher but tbh its hard to say what one should do. We are charged with keeping kids safe so if we get sick and kids get sick its a catch 22.

Why do some drivers have X rule while others will have the exact opposite (Y rule) and others won’t have any rule on it at all.

Asked by Darren about 6 years ago

Our buses are like our homes. If you went over to your friends house and they asked you to take off your shoes and you didn't it would be disrespectful to their wishes. Some drivers set rules in much the same way.

Do you think this is degrading to drivers? These are the types of videos they make us watch and are trying to make us hold up to impossible standards especially during COVID-19. Do you have any advice jj get they are trying to be funny https://youtu.be/vzfPKI4ukE8

Asked by Lacie over 5 years ago

I think the video is fine. Most people do not understand what we go through as drivers and it's informational. If you're offended by it then change jobs.

Have you been been in a position where when severe weather you had to evacuate into a private house? Better then a ditch but what about safety precautions would be taken? What are all the proceeders you do?

Asked by Lorah almost 6 years ago

Not into a private house but into a public building due to a tornado yes. I notified my supervisor where we were and that the kids were safe.