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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Why in Missouri do they require buses to have two stop arms?

Asked by Pj almost 6 years ago

Visibility. Most older buses will have one stop sign and one crossing gate. Newer buses will have 2 stop signs and 1 crossing gate. In some states they are even piloting a program where they are extending the stop arm out about 5 feet into the opposing lane to make it even more visible and make sure drivers know to STOP!!! The biggest issue we have as drivers is the sheer number of people who ignore our flashing lights and stop signs even though they had plenty of warning to stop. It's an epidemic and I fear the day my bus kids are going to get hurt over it.

Can the board and transportation have desertion over whether to transport students who don’t live in the district but go to school in the district for one reason or another. I heard word on the street they may start but I don’t know if they can.

Asked by Don over 5 years ago

Yes they can have discretion to provide transportation to out of district kids. In our district if a parent chooses to enroll their child out of district, they are responsible for transporting that child.

Have you ever rode a greyhound bus?!

Asked by Defendent over 5 years ago

Rode, yes. Driven, no.

While driving just put the cruse control on, hold the streering wheel and take care of business. Is that okay?

Asked by Infj almost 6 years ago

What the hell???

Is it sketchy if drivers are in the radio saying where the cops are

Asked by Crown super coach almost 6 years ago

Eh, not really. Most anyone who listens to a cb radio feed can figure out where the cops are stationed.

Do you think it’s appropriate to listen to Alex Jones on the bus with kids? Kids are highly receptive. Same with NPR

Asked by Jeff almost 6 years ago

Not necessarily. It's probably boring to kids and personally i prefer to play something that is kid friendly.

Is the think gold line flag for bus drivers?

Asked by Cecil over 5 years ago

I'm not entirely sure what the gold line flag stands for.