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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My bus driver said she needed to pee so she took us off route and stopped us at her friends house and went in to do so. Is that legal?

Asked by Nirv over 6 years ago

Personally it's not something i would have done but if she got permission from the bus company then ok? Personally, ive had to go to the bathroom before but ill ask a school administrator or employee to watch my bus while i go use the facilities.

What is the difference between a sequential flashing system and a non-Sequential sequential flashing system?

Asked by Dimmue about 6 years ago

One is sequential and the other is non sequential sequential? My guess is that you may be referring to the student lights. When they alternate thats non sequential but they still all work sequentially together. Whereas the hazard lights are flashing all together at once.

Whoops sorry I asked so many questions I did not think it went through

Asked by Kimberly about 6 years ago

That's okay!

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.

Also, are you participating in the thing where they use school buses to help provide breakfast and lunches?

Asked by 02983457 almost 6 years ago

Not at the moment. We are offering drive thru breakfast lunch services 2 days a week here but if this continues we will probably look at other options.

Have you ever had to delete a rude, dumb, troll, and/or irrelevant question?

Asked by Johnson almost 7 years ago

Yep.

Is it illegal for a bus driver to take a phone away all over a stupid ringer? If she is a sub and not even the regular driver and she hears it and take it away because it’s a distraction. She not wanting to miss the light but still gets up and took it

Asked by Jayden about 6 years ago

No not illegal.