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.

SubscribeGet emails when new questions are answered. Ask Me Anything!Show Bio +

Share:

Ask me anything!

Submit Your Question

1007 Questions

Share:

Last Answer on February 07, 2021

Best Rated

Is it illegal for a driver to get up out of his or her seat?

Asked by Infj almost 6 years ago

If the driver is safely stopped, no.

Is it true that sometimes districts and companies illegally use unqualified people to drive buses?

Asked by 885858585 over 5 years ago

All drivers are supposed to pass strict guidelines and licensing requirements as set by federal and state law. We are required to pass a physical every year and comply with DOT standards. Do bad apples get through and do companies attempt to bypass these standards, yes. But rest assured that they nearly always get caught hopefully before lives are at stake.

Also, I assume drivers get a lot of days off since they can get subs would I be right or wrong?

Asked by 05689 over 5 years ago

Even in this crisis we still have a driver shortage.

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

Asked by YOU KNOW over 5 years ago

Uh no.

Do you work another job(s) besides driving a bus?

Asked by 12qwe over 5 years ago

At the moment, I don't but in the past I have held side jobs or other part time employment. I do have a few side hustles that bring in a little extra education.

Does school start back up tomorrow or the next day?

Asked by Uh ob almost 6 years ago

We went back January 6.

If a bus is equipped with two strobes (one in the front, and one in the back or middle) do they both come on with one switch or do they each have their own or does it depend?

Asked by Kay over 5 years ago

Honestly I don't know. I've only had experience with one strobe light which is operated by one switch inside the bus.