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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At least it’s not like those motor coaches. They never follow even the speed limit.

Asked by Ruth over 5 years ago

Motorcoaches are a different kind of bus and they have different standards.

What are some common myths about being a bus driver?

Asked by Don almost 6 years ago

That every bus has air conditioning. That it's an easy job to make 50 to 100 kids sit down.

Do you drive bus 21 like is on your profile photo?

Asked by Mike almost 6 years ago

No my bus number used to be 68 now its 14.

Why does not every state require yellow/amber lights and only the reds?

Asked by Darren over 5 years ago

I'm not exactly sure.

Does the driver get to choose his or her route and stop times? Or does it distract/company do that?

Asked by Really man almost 6 years ago

It depends on the district's policy and practices what routes are what.

Is it a good tactic to intimidate and scare the kids into behaving?

Asked by Job almost 6 years ago

No

Do you get irritated when subs don’t put the bus the way the found it? Ie radio, climate control, moving things, etc

Asked by Skskssksksk almost 6 years ago

Sometimes but its not my bus per say it belongs to the county so they can do what they want