School bus drivers are our heros
At Onspot, we have a lot of respect for school bus drivers. Taking the responsibility of safely transporting dozens of children is no small task. We spend a lot of time make sure our products are safe and dependable for these important drivers.
We know there are some big differences between a school bus driver’s work environment and that of other commercial operators. The school bus driver is not working alone in the cab, they are inside the bus filled with chatting and laughing kids. They may not be delivering goods to impatient customers, but are instead carrying our society’s most valuable asset– children. This alone is a stressful thought for any driver.
School bus driving is stressful
Suppose something goes wrong on the route and the driver is delayed. This would certainly stress me even more, trying to keep up with the schedule and at the same time I’m still responsible for the students’ lives and safety. Even worse, if this happens in a situation when roads are icy and safe driving is put at risk, I would probably be so stressed that I’d look for an office job instead! I simply haven’t got the nerves for school bus driving. I admire those drivers who can cope with the stress and responsibility, and in all situations keep calm and be that smiling, secure and cozy driver. In my opinion you are heroes.
More safety = less stress
Making arrangements for improving safety before the weather hits will reduce the risk of incidents and their possible consequences. And we also know that being well prepared and feeling safe will reduce stress for the professional driver, irrespective of their vocation. Consequently, reducing stress is reducing the risk of making a wrong decision in critical situations. I suggest you read “Tips on driving a school bus in adverse conditions”, where you will find tips and ideas for how you could improve safety – and reduce stress.
