Like many other professions, driving a school bus presents unique challenges. PA school bus drivers are responsible for the safety of the students on the bus and their conduct while they’re still on board. Adding to these typical responsibilities is another one, this time pretty uncommon – transporting students with special needs or disabilities. Regional … Read more
Every student deserves to be transported safely to and from school, particularly students with disabilities and special needs. However, transporting children with disabilities and special needs can be challenging. School bus drivers know that such a task requires physical and mental work. Of course, safety is always of paramount importance. As always, the drivers understand … Read more
Being a bus driver is much more than just keeping commuters and other drivers safe. It also involves interacting with different people daily and handling the stress of this job. Bus drivers, particularly school bus drivers, are expected to be role models, especially for youngsters. As such, school bus drivers should set good examples that … Read more
Pennsylvania school bus drivers have an immense responsibility to keep their young passengers safe on their routes every day. While transporting students to and from school can sound easy enough, motorists who illegally pass school buses, or who do not follow school bus stopping laws put children in danger. Every motorist on the road plays … Read more
Distracted driving and its dangers Distracted driving is a significant problem on American roads. Cellphone use – calling, texting, and social media – has become the most prevalent cause of distracted driving. Other common causes of distraction include reaching for an object, eating, drinking, applying makeup, talking to a passenger, or getting distracted by them. … Read more