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1007 Questions

Last Answer on February 07, 2021

Are the type D buses harder to drive then other types of buses?

Asked by Ronnie almost 7 years ago

Type d buses are flat nose. Ive driven them before and they have benefits such as better turning radius than traditional buses. It takes a bit of getting used to because your drivers seat is 2 to 4 feet in front of the front wheels so you have to get used to swinging around a bit but its fairly easy once you figure it out.

581 Votes

Why when I or somewhere else when a priority call goes out does no one shut the **** up?! They need to call, switch channels or figure it out theirselves. In a rare time when something happens they just don’t shut up! 56 is lost, 29 wants the principal, 67 is mad at another drive, 55 and 54 is having a conversation, 45 wants to know how to shut something off, and 27 is just bullshitting. I want to tell them to shut the F up but is not worth the write up. So how do I shut them up?!

Asked by The angry redneck about 6 years ago

First off that's hysterical because it seems the problem is everywhere. That happens in my district too. We even have multiple meetings and announcements on the subject but people still ignore policy. You should talk with your supervisor and see if he or she can make an announcement or have a refresher meeting.

580 Votes

How bad is the bus driver shortage really? What are some reasons that may have cased it?

Asked by Ron over 6 years ago

Come apply and find out for yourself how bad the shortage is. It's bad enough that I am not allowed to be sick even if i get hospitalized by a doctor.

580 Votes

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

Asked by Jhon over 6 years ago

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

580 Votes

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Hello what would you do if some kid spit on you?

Asked by Poopy head over 6 years ago

Write them up.

579 Votes

What is so special about the back of the bus

Asked by Daniel over 6 years ago

Nothing. Kids think its a privilege but we see everything that happens.

579 Votes

Okay then who do you think some drivers think that it is a good tactic to scare and intimidate students?

Asked by Job over 6 years ago

Control. There are many different ways to exert control over a bunch of kids. Some people do it through intimidation and scare tactics. I prefer a more practical approach. Treat them like I want to be treated.

579 Votes