Thanks Therese, I'm thanking you again b/c you are absolutely one of best driving instructors if not the best so please, please keep showing others how rewarding it is to get behind the wheel of a school bus!!!!!
Walt, your positive feedback and high praise, made my day! Driving a school bus has been my joy for the past 21 years. Training new drivers has been equally rewarding. Enjoy the journey :)
Great job, in our district if there is a car or obstacle in the circle, we turn towards it so that our back end is clear because it’s easier to see out the front. Great video
I’ve seen buses go close to the circumference of a cul-de-sac and Sometimes they don’t need to back but how could you get too close to the edge and how could you have no place to go if you got the circumference of the cul-de-sac?
Cul-de-sac's can vary in size. Many of the cultural-de-sac's in the district I drive for, are quite small. When you attempt to complete the cut-de-sac in the outer perimeter, by staying on the very edge of the cul-de-sac, you increase the potential for backing into something along the perimeters edge, like a mailbox, light post, or fire plug.
When Turning, You Should Use Your Cross View Mirrors To Know How Close You Are To The Curb Line. It Doesn’t Make The Property Owners Happy If You Enter On Property. They Might Believe It Might Be An Accident Though.
That's not true. My route has 2 culd e sacs and I had a International IC CE 78 passenger bus and I could go in a circle around the loop and not have to back up at all
Most culdesac’s vary in size. The three point turn is will get you out of a small culdesac easily, without multiple backings. The three point turn is considered best practice when maneuvering around culdesacs.
Was gonna say I've even fit 45 foot motorcoaches in cul de sacs.. even those with decoration things in the center. Lets say it wasn't fun but nevertheless thanks to my awesome crew and not getting stressed and keep it professional I got it out 😎
I try to keep parked cars in front of me so I'm backing away from them. It's less disastrous in the dark to mow down a mailbox than to hit a car. Fortunately though, as I drive a 30' special needs bus, I can spin around turning circles without reversing.
If I find myself in a Culver’s-de-sac with multiple obstacles, I will aim for a driveway behind me. Turn around in the dark are always exciting, and keeping cars in front of you, would definitely be advisable. 😊
@@SchoolBusSass I gather some of the newer Thomas busses have reversing cameras. A friend of mine used to driving those had to drive a spare bus and it didn't have a reversing camera so she ended up mowing down a stop sign. 3 times on corner out in the countryside nailed me. 1st time I got stuck in soft sand (it was a dirt track). 2nd time I had a puncture. 3rd time I heard the back bumper tap the stop sign as I was reversing so I pulled forward but it had slipped in front of the bumper and pulled forward, smashing a window. Oh the fun we have!
Unfortunately none of the busses in our fleet are equipped with back up cameras, but I was fortunate to drive a BlueBird transit, in a neighboring district that does have some of their busses equipped with back up cameras. I really hope this option will become standard equipment in the near future. Country turnaround s can be really challenging, perhaps it may be time to put out some tips on maneuvering on country roads.
Best practice is to use your horn in addition to the audible back up sound. Pre-service, in Ohio, recommends both, before backing. Procedures may vary based on location. Check local ordinances, for specific policy. Your schools district policy can also require this as an additional safety measure.
I would maybe like to be a school bus driver, I think all buses should have reverse alarms and mine will too because you do not want to hit someone or something.
I would like all school busses to be equipped with back up cameras. They are standard on most cars today, it’s even more important for busses to have them. I’m thrilled to learn you are thinking of becoming a school bus driver. It is a journey like no other, and has been the most fun and rewarding job I have ever had. If I can assist you in this goal, please let me know. All the best to you in 2021. ☺️
Girl you did so good!!!!! Back that bus up like a pro & the driving instructor was absolutely fantastic!!!!!!!!! Love it!!!!!
Hi Walt, thanks so much for the positive feedback and kind words! I will pass along your praises to Sharon.
Thanks Therese, I'm thanking you again b/c you are absolutely one of best driving instructors if not the best so please, please keep showing others how rewarding it is to get behind the wheel of a school bus!!!!!
Walt, your positive feedback and high praise, made my day! Driving a school bus has been my joy for the past 21 years. Training new drivers has been equally rewarding. Enjoy the journey :)
One of the best channels on learning to drive a school bus!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!
Wow..
Thanks so much! 😊
Great job, in our district if there is a car or obstacle in the circle, we turn towards it so that our back end is clear because it’s easier to see out the front. Great video
Thanks so much for your comment and kind feedback! Both are greatly appreciated!
If you use the parking brake it will take the pressure off the turning tires as the parking brake applies to the rear four tires.
Thanks for the tip.
Thank You, my new route has a turn around and training was months ago.
Glad to know the video has been helpful for you!
Remember that distance in front between you and the object you are trying to avoid helps in the dark
The video won't stop buffering so I'm giving this video just like and this is a compliment
normally you have to do a careful trip planning before starting the trip to avoid this situation like this.
I’ve seen buses go close to the circumference of a cul-de-sac and Sometimes they don’t need to back but how could you get too close to the edge and how could you have no place to go if you got the circumference of the cul-de-sac?
Cul-de-sac's can vary in size. Many of the cultural-de-sac's in the district I drive for, are quite small. When you attempt to complete the cut-de-sac in the outer perimeter, by staying on the very edge of the cul-de-sac, you increase the potential for backing into something along the perimeters edge, like a mailbox, light post, or fire plug.
When Turning, You Should Use Your Cross View Mirrors To Know How Close You Are To The Curb Line. It Doesn’t Make The Property Owners Happy If You Enter On Property. They Might Believe It Might Be An Accident Though.
Exactly...😊
Great JOB on this video can you do a video on the TYPE A school bus / van
Back up camera would be safer.
If your bus has a backup camera, it would be very helpful indeed.
Ya I've got idea thank u so much
Most welcome 😊
That's not true. My route has 2 culd e sacs and I had a International IC CE 78 passenger bus and I could go in a circle around the loop and not have to back up at all
Most culdesac’s vary in size. The three point turn is will get you out of a small culdesac easily, without multiple backings. The three point turn is considered best practice when maneuvering around culdesacs.
@@SchoolBusSass from looks, the culdesac was the same size but then again no cars ever park there. Thanks for letting me know
YW... :)
Was gonna say I've even fit 45 foot motorcoaches in cul de sacs.. even those with decoration things in the center. Lets say it wasn't fun but nevertheless thanks to my awesome crew and not getting stressed and keep it professional I got it out 😎
Excelente
4:40 She Had Hardly Enough Room ( Just Enough Room )
I try to keep parked cars in front of me so I'm backing away from them. It's less disastrous in the dark to mow down a mailbox than to hit a car. Fortunately though, as I drive a 30' special needs bus, I can spin around turning circles without reversing.
If I find myself in a Culver’s-de-sac with multiple obstacles, I will aim for a driveway behind me. Turn around in the dark are always exciting, and keeping cars in front of you, would definitely be advisable. 😊
@@SchoolBusSass I gather some of the newer Thomas busses have reversing cameras. A friend of mine used to driving those had to drive a spare bus and it didn't have a reversing camera so she ended up mowing down a stop sign.
3 times on corner out in the countryside nailed me. 1st time I got stuck in soft sand (it was a dirt track). 2nd time I had a puncture. 3rd time I heard the back bumper tap the stop sign as I was reversing so I pulled forward but it had slipped in front of the bumper and pulled forward, smashing a window. Oh the fun we have!
Unfortunately none of the busses in our fleet are equipped with back up cameras, but I was fortunate to drive a BlueBird transit, in a neighboring district that does have some of their busses equipped with back up cameras. I really hope this option will become standard equipment in the near future. Country turnaround s can be really challenging, perhaps it may be time to put out some tips on maneuvering on country roads.
@@SchoolBusSass I'd love to work with you on some bus driving videos. I have some lovely dirt tracks that I use and dark neighborhoods.
@@raisagorbachov Where are you located?
Why Do Your Buses Have To Blast The Horn Before They Back If They Have The Alarm That Sounds In Reverse?
Best practice is to use your horn in addition to the audible back up sound. Pre-service, in Ohio, recommends both, before backing. Procedures may vary based on location. Check local ordinances, for specific policy. Your schools district policy can also require this as an additional safety measure.
I would maybe like to be a school bus driver, I think all buses should have reverse alarms and mine will too because you do not want to hit someone or something.
I would like all school busses to be equipped with back up cameras. They are standard on most cars today, it’s even more important for busses to have them. I’m thrilled to learn you are thinking of becoming a school bus driver. It is a journey like no other, and has been the most fun and rewarding job I have ever had. If I can assist you in this goal, please let me know. All the best to you in 2021. ☺️
Show me L back technique n steering control video
I’m not certain what you would like to see..
Are you referring to an alley dock maneuver, or a left side turn around?
I mean 90 degree parking
ua-cam.com/video/pYpQUGbHY18/v-deo.html
I think this is what you are wanting to see.
Or this
ua-cam.com/video/Sl2r2TvbHxQ/v-deo.html
Let me know if this is what you had in mind. The top link is my most recent, the bottom link gives a much different perspective and narrative.