Wow.. Thanks so much! 😊

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 :)

Thanks so much for your comment and kind feedback! Both are greatly appreciated!

Thanks for the tip.

Glad to know the video has been helpful for you!

Most welcome 😊

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.

Exactly...😊

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. ☺️

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 😎

If your bus has a backup camera, it would be very helpful indeed.

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?

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

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Or this kzfaq.info/get/bejne/idJipZWF28isqIU.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.