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1007 Questions

Last Answer on February 07, 2021

Why on some newer school buses do the headlights sometimes wig wag with the red lights?

Asked by Krista almost 6 years ago

Visibility. Visibility. Visibility. It's all about visibility of the bus. A driver is more likely to be aware and alert if the light is flashing rather than solid color.

430 Votes

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

Asked by James almost 6 years ago

There are too many to list.

430 Votes

What should I do if the bus is coming 20 minutes before the scheduled stop time?

Asked by JC about 6 years ago

Get on the bus or go without a ride to school. Then set your alarm for the new time because it's likely the driver was thrust into doing a double, triple, quadruple run just to get kids to school. Just get on the bus, bring the driver a coffee with creamer and sugar on the side and the driver will be grateful.

429 Votes

Then think if The regular driver had a problem with it then why would rude lady take it away instead of just asking to silence it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Asked by Jayden over 5 years ago

Her bus her rules.

428 Votes

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How many hours are you legally allowed to drive at a time?

Asked by Man about 6 years ago

I believe the federal law is 14 to 16 hours on the clock 8 hours mandatory off the clock. This is generally for truckers and other long haul drivers. School bus drivers don't usually have to adhere to that federal law.

Consider this. A trip might be 10 hours long but only involves 4 hours worth of drive time (drive there and back) the remaining 6 hours are the activity time for the group you took to the destination.

428 Votes

Can a bus driver kick you off for playing music on your phone speaker?

Asked by Lee almost 6 years ago

Yes, it's a distraction for the driver and if the driver has asked you to turn it off or turn it down then you can be written up or kicked off the bus. Just do as you're told.

427 Votes