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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Someone on my bus today pulled the handle to the back door off. They fixed it but I think they put it back on wrong. What do you think will happen if the driver finds out? sorry if it posts more then once it did not go thrugh for some reason

Asked by Jason over 7 years ago

Report it to the bus driver to get it checked out. The driver should be doing a walk around and checking the bus for defects.

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.

What is the first letter of your first name?

Asked by Jerry almost 7 years ago

B for bus driver.

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.

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 about 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 is the longest route you have ever done?

Asked by Donald almost 7 years ago

75 miles long.

How much gas does 1 bus neeeds during the day?

Asked by Leon74 over 7 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.