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

Asked by Hilary over 7 years ago

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

Can you be a full retiree and drive a bus? Can you just volunteer if you need to? Do you know what the policy is for simi and full retirees?

Asked by John over 7 years ago

Many retirees drive buses. The limit would depend on how much social security you get etc. Check with your local district.

what happens when you write down a high schooler (first write up).

Asked by Bhavnoor Saini over 7 years ago

Generally only a warning will happen based on the severity of what happened.

What is the first letter of your first name?

Asked by Jerry about 7 years ago

B for bus driver.

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

Asked by Dr.Pepper is the best drink over 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.

How much gas does 1 bus neeeds during the day?

Asked by Leon74 almost 8 years ago

It depends on the amount of miles a bus drives as to how much fuel it uses. I fuel up on average every 250 miles and get approximately 50 gallons of diesel.

What was your worst day on the job?

Asked by Michalski about 7 years ago

Luckily haven't had too many bad days though other drivers have had incidents where they witnessed kids being struck by vehicles.