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 was your worst situation /experience in your job?

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Asked by Basti83 over 7 years ago

Sorry for the delay in reply. My worst experience that I can remember is a cross between kids throwing up and a kid who got beaten up by another kid and I had to call for police assistance.

One more for you could I just do after school trips part time with out doing very many routes?

Asked by Daniel about 7 years ago

Yes it depends on your district but yes.

What is it with bus drivers passing people if their not at their stop. Say its raining and your walking and your like right there and the bus driver looks at you and drives away? Why?! I understand if your not out yet or dawdling but come on.

Asked by Mr. Angry almost 7 years ago

Not at the stop = miss the bus. That simple. Had you been there on time you wouldn't be asking the question. That being said, most drivers are on a time schedule. If you are not out when the driver has asked you multiple times to be out. Expect to get left.

Why are some of the hoods of the buses painted black?

Asked by Randy over 7 years ago

Supposedly it reduces glare that bounces up from the hood of the vehicle.

Hey when you go out on long trips and a lot of buses do you usually take a spare bus or two or a bus(s) that have few passenger on them in case something happens?

Asked by 34 about 7 years ago

No. We load according to the number of passengers needed and usually plan for that many buses. If something happens, triple up buttercup

Is the endorsements you have to get passenger, school bus, and sometimes air brake?

Asked by Hilary about 7 years ago

Cdl class b, passenger and school bus endorsements, airbrake written test. That is the basics.

Do you think people should operate a bus over the age of 66?

Asked by Dr.Pepper is the best drink about 7 years ago

Do you think you should have a drivers license over the age of 66?

Come on, unless there is a serious issue and they can't pass the vision and physicals then it's fine.