Every day, students embark on a journey to school, and for many, that journey begins on the school bus. The school bus is more than just a mode of transportation, it is a microcosm of the educational experience. It’s a place where students of different ages, backgrounds, and interests come together, often for the first … Read more
The school bus, often a microcosm of the larger school community, is where students begin and end their daily journey to and from school. It’s a space that should be a haven of safety, respect, and camaraderie. Unfortunately, inappropriate language and behavior can sometimes mar this experience, negatively affecting the well-being and education of those … Read more
School buses play a vital role in ensuring safe transportation for millions of students to and from educational institutions across the United States. National School Bus Safety Week, observed each year during a designated week in October, serves as a poignant reminder of the significance of bus safety. During this week, schools, communities, and organizations … Read more
Summer is winding down, and schools are preparing to welcome students for the new academic year. Understandably, the first day of school can cause jitters for the students and their parents. While children may miss their neighborhood friends and start worrying about things they have never encountered before – such as schoolwork or meeting new … Read more
It’s the time of the year again when parents, children, teachers, and school officials are gearing up for the new academic year. Likewise, school bus drivers are preparing for the forthcoming school year. As customary, they double-check their vehicles and brush up on their safe driving skills to ensure that the first day of school … Read more
Back to school season is here and buses are back on the roads. As PA bus drivers, it’s an excellent opportunity to refresh your safe driving habits and confidently share the road with other school buses. School buses are designed for safety. In fact, they are the safest vehicles on the road. Based on the … Read more
National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) experts say that distracted driving is classified as “any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system – anything that takes your attention away from the task … 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
As a school bus driver, your priority is always the safety of the students. With the Covid-19 pandemic still lingering, that safety has now extended to keeping the school bus clean, sanitized, and disinfected to prevent the virus and other microbes from spreading. Unlike other viruses, the Covid-19 virus can spread at a fast … Read more
PA school bus drivers work hard every day to ensure that the students on board get to school and back home safely. Driving in any city or community presents challenges to every school bus driver. The fact that there are numerous road hazards in driving – and that they’re still on the rise – is … Read more