What does a School Bus Driver do?

According to people in this career, the main tasks are...

TaskImportance
Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
100%
Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.
98%
Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
98%
Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
96%
Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
95%
Escort small children across roads and highways.
95%
Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities.
94%
Maintain order among students during trips to ensure safety.
90%
Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of students or trips, hours worked, mileage, or fuel consumption.
88%
Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
87%
Record bus routes.
84%
Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
83%
Keep bus interiors clean for students.
83%
Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
82%
Make minor repairs to vehicles.
81%
Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for student comfort.
80%
Report delinquent student behaviors to school administration.
76%