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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Do you think Chris Farley is delivering lunches to kids? Uh oh...

Asked by YOU KNOW about 5 years ago

Uh no.

Do buses ever have outside temperature on the dash or where ever else like many cars do?

Asked by Gentlemen about 5 years ago

Mine does not, though i am not sure about the newest buses we have.

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

Asked by Infj over 5 years ago

What the hell???

Also how do you stop A-holes from cutting in front of me. Every morning and afternoon I get there and everyone crowds me and tries to rush on first when I have gotten there 15 minutes before they did

Asked by Johnny on the sopoy over 5 years ago

Just stand back and let the a holes duke it out. There are plenty of seats on a bus and people are gonna be immature no matter what you do.

Why do some drivers have a problem with getting on the bus at another stop? Every other driver has said you can get on where ever as long as it’s a stop but you have to get off at your designated stop. What do you think is the reason?

Asked by Jack over 5 years ago

The reason for that is that the driver isn't expecting you at a different stop. Now if my kids and I work out a dual stop arrangement if they miss the bus on first pass then that is different. New drivers fresh out of training are told the rules of the district and adhere to them more strictly.A perfect example was last year i had 2 families that used the same babysitter. More often than not on early mornings every 3 weeks or so the babysitter would have all the kids get on at one stop or the other. I knew this and both families so it wasn't a huge deal. The problem comes from kids running to catch the bus and the potential for them getting run over.

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 over 5 years ago

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

Quick question have they closed your district for the remainder of the academic year or are you planning on restarting soon?

Asked by John about 5 years ago

Our district is closed for the remainder of the academic year