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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Okay this happens months ago but I want to see what you think. Okay my Ag teacher who drives a bus of the class down to the school farm took a phone call while he was driving. Should I have said something?

Asked by Jims over 5 years ago

Again situational. Depending on the situation at hand the rule states no phone use primarily. That being said if he wasn't a normal driver he might not have thought about it. Truthfully, I've taken phone calls but usually make them brief as unless its an emergency it can wait.

Okay thanks I will take your advide. I am sure it is worse for the driver then it is for me. I will make a fun game out of it and try to guess what time the bus will be here today. Thanks

Asked by I (response) almost 6 years ago

I suggest bringing coffee and donuts to the driver. You might get a hug then.

Have you ever spotted Big Foot?

Asked by Yetti over 5 years ago

No but some of the highschool kids come close

Do you plan on coming back to your blog in the future?

Asked by Jhon over 5 years ago

Honestly i am so busy i havent had time for my blog. I might resume it.

Is there a difference between a bus aide, monitor, attendant, assistant, and driver helper? Is it just different people call it different things like pop and soda?

Asked by Silly willy over 5 years ago

No there isn't a difference that I can see though different states may have different requirements.

What was your first year like?

Asked by You are the right one ?? over 5 years ago

A lot of learning. I had to think outside the box and then learn on a steep learning curve to manage students.

How do you handle “kids” when they have constant behaviour problems, the use lots if profanity, talk too loud, yell, smoke, talk back, bad mouth the bus driver where the driver can hear them, etc?

Asked by Gannet over 5 years ago

Write them up and turn them into the administration. Generally i try to handle problems before they get out of control though.