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 do some buses have a door on the passages side and a door behind the driver.

Asked by Kay over 6 years ago

In larger cities like New York they have buses that have passenger doors on both sides which allow for loading on both sides without the need for crossovers. Supposedly this eliminates a danger facing students crossing in front of the bus, but i think it just causes more issues. Some buses are equipped with an emergency door on the side of the bus instead of in the rear if their engines are rear engines.

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

Asked by Infj over 6 years ago

What the hell???

What is the worst thing that has happend on your bus?

Asked by Tommy almost 6 years ago

I had a fight where I had to call the cops to take the kids off the bus.

Do you like Louisiana Saturday Night like my bus driver

Asked by CC over 6 years ago

Never heard of it.

is it legal for a bus to use a driveway as a turnaround?

Asked by Dog lover about 6 years ago

Yes. It is. Sometimes driveways are all we have that give us enough space to turn around at the end of a road.

Why do kids and teens freak out over even a minor change? If it’s not something their used to you will have at least have of them freak out most of the time I noticed. Or have you not witnessed that?

Asked by Good person about 6 years ago

It depends on the kids and the route and the driver. When i was subbing on routes, i got to know several routes regularly as well as the kids on those routes. Once the kids were confident that i knew what i was doing, they often treated me like they did their regular driver.

Question what do you think the rest of this school year (and possibly next) look like?

Asked by Lola about 6 years ago

Well, many state governors are calling school done for the remainder of the year. Until the stay at home orders are lifted, we are likely to just stay in place until this whole crisis blows over. Rest assured many children are in the same boat so lack of education is not really a concern as much as getting them food and supplies for their families who depend on the schools 9 months out of the year for breakfast and lunch.