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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What is the joke on putting “My Other Vehicle Is A School Bus” that people put on smart cars and motorcycles.

Asked by Dake almost 6 years ago

Some people do that to be funny I guess?

What is a good behavioral system to have in place besides yelling and screaming or writing people up

Asked by Donna almost 6 years ago

Rewards for positive behavior. Interaction with the riders. Showing interest in their activities. All of these are positive ways of encouraging better behavior in students. Being firm and consistent is not the same as yelling and screaming at the kids.

Sorry to add to your interesting jumble of questions lol. So is it appropriate for a driver who has a long country route to let a kid use the bathroom behind a tree? Or let a kid use a relatives bathroom (if nearby)

Asked by Cynthia almost 6 years ago

Behind a tree, maybe. It depends on the judgement call of the driver and gaining permission from the parents of the child. Again same with a relative of the child. It also depends on the age of the child and whether or not the child has the cognitive ability to be independent in that matter. I'm less likely to allow a 5 year old to do that as opposed to a 16 yr old.

Have you ever seen that bus that can go 300 MPH?

Asked by Darla almost 6 years ago

On YouTube, probably. ???????

Yo I have been following you for a while and you seem like your so over this Jobstr deal. You been doing thins a while lmao

Asked by Sylvia over 5 years ago

Haha i took a break for a bit and now gotta sift through all the questions that piled up. I'll be back to answering most questions promptly soon.

You know what is crazy I noticed a few drivers got fired from his driving. Why do you think they where fired? Don’t they need drives why would the do something stupid like fire bus drivers?

Asked by Jannie almost 6 years ago

It depends on the situation. If the driver made a comment on social media that doesn't line up with the school system's beliefs then the system has the ability to and right to separate from the individual.

i'm sure over the years you have seen plenty of drivers come and go. What qualities and traits do you see with most drivers who stay verses quit or be fired with in a few years and someitmes mid year. I

Asked by Waylan over 5 years ago

Patience patience patience.