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 no talking on bus a rule a bus driver can make? And does a bus driver have the right to write you up for it?

Asked by Lisa almost 6 years ago

Yes and yes. Truthfully though, I prefer other student management methods. Just bring headphones and a good music player.

Have you seen the video of the bus driver being beat in while she was dropping off kids? What are your thoughts on that? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R15spaRS6wg

Asked by Jeff over 5 years ago

Yes. She should have stayed in her seat, called for help, shut the door and drove off.

But not all drive thru's...

Asked by Dan over 5 years ago

I haven't found one yet that doesn't have a height restriction.

What do you think is the hardest part about being a bus driver?

Asked by Gregory over 5 years ago

Having to see a kid go through hard times and not being able to do much about it.

What is the dumbest question you have ever been asked on here?

Asked by James over 5 years ago

There are too many to list.

Can a school district buy a 20 year old bus fix it up, get all the safety specifications, and make it like brand then put it back into service legally? I know they can keep a bus as long as they want but what about buying old and older buses?

Asked by Forg over 5 years ago

Legally speaking, I am not sure. I suppose if mileage is right and they can get some use out of it, i suppose they could do that. Most systems won't use buses older than 20 years but many of our buses are that old if not older.

Is there vacuum operated stop signs anymore?

Asked by Jj over 5 years ago

Our stop signs are air operated.