Essential Bus Driver Interview Preparation Guide
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Bus Driver Frequently Asked Questions in various Bus Driver job interviews by interviewer. The set of questions are here to ensures that you offer a perfect answer posed to you. So get preparation for your new job interview

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Essential  Bus Driver Job Interview Questions and Answers
Essential Bus Driver Job Interview Questions and Answers

1 :: Explain what measures will you ensure to keep children safe?

Make sure that the kids are behaving in a safe manner on my bus and always be aware of my surroundings and the conditions.

2 :: Tell me what type of license you have for that and is that up-to date?

There are different licenses for two wheeler and four wheeler, just say them what types of licenses you have and make sure that they are up-to date before you appear for the interview.

3 :: Explain what type of vehicles can you drive?

There are various kind of vehicles available in the market, generally the jobs which hires drivers either give them to ride a two

4 :: Tell me how do you plan to adapt to many different bus routes?

As an experienced driver, finding new places has come easy, in this position, I am already familiar with our County, so as I study further I know this will come easy as well.

5 :: Tell me in the event of a serious accident, what procedure would you follow?

I would call 911, radio my supervisor and check for serious injury and administer first aid where needed.

6 :: Suppose you get an angry customer, how would you deal with him?

Don?t tell that you yourself will start fighting with the customer. Tell them that you will gently understand the passenger?s problem and find where the things went wrong and then find a possible good solution to the problem.

7 :: Tell me for how many years you have been driving?

This is a fixed question, you don?t need any diplomatic answer for it. Just say the numbers of years of your driving experience.

8 :: Explain me what do you know about our firm?

This will require some homework to be done from your side before coming for the interview. You should know what the company really does and what role you have got to play in that company.

9 :: Tell me would you mind working in a night?

Buses ride most of the time. If you apply for this employment, you should count with an option to drive in a night. As a good applicant for a job, you should definitely mention that you are aware of the night shift working patterns and would not mind working at night.

10 :: Explain how well do you know about the town?

This is a very important question, your employer wants you to know the town as best as possible because it will help you to complete the tasks on time. Do answer properly for this question and don?t try to give fake answers, there will be some cross questions as well on your answers.

11 :: Tell me do you have any driver certifications?

No. I do not have any certification as a bus driver. I am confident that I will get the verification after the school bus training.

12 :: Tell me have you ever missed attending your job?

Say them that you have missed your work rarely due to some health problems. In-case if you had missed it for a long period in your past, don?t even dare to mention it here.

13 :: Tell me how well do you control your temper?

I have extensive industrial relations training plus managerial experience. I am very used to dealing with different situations in a safe and calm manner.

14 :: Tell me do you have a driving license for a bus? How long?

The answer is obvious. You can not apply for this job without a license. On the other hand, it’s okay if your license is fresh. Everyone needs to start his career one day.

15 :: Tell me what was the maximum speed of your vehicle which you reached ever and why?

Don't give examples that once you were caught breaking the traffic rules and to save yourself from paying the fine you were driving on high speed. Say them that there was a patient in your vehicle who required to be immediately hospitalized and you were driving on a very high speed just to save his life, this will create your image as a responsible driver in front of the employers.

16 :: Tell me are you willing to work as a substitute driver in all areas of the district?

Definitely.That way I can have a better knowledge of my community.

17 :: Tell me what types of defensive driving techniques do you use?

Always checking the situation that is changing from moment to moment.

18 :: Tell me what would your last employer say about your reliability?

He would say I am a very dependable and trustworthy person.

19 :: Tell me why do you want to be a school bus driver?

To help kids get to school to get an education to become productive members of society.

20 :: Tell me why did you choose driver as your profession?

Keep things simple, just say them that you are a good driver and you are passionate about this job.

21 :: Explain about your driver training?

Arrived at the bus depot at 6:00am be on time will not be a problem.

22 :: Explain me about your experience operating a large vehicle?

While I was employed in the Military I drove various Military vehicles.

23 :: How do you make sure scheduled stops are on time?

Yes because the times are written so everyone has enough time to get there on time.

24 :: Tell me do you have a vehicle of your own?

Simply say the truth, this is a general question and it won?t affect your job interview.

25 :: Will you do night shifts in case if we have an urgent client?

Tell the truth. If you can work extra then say yes else simply say no.
Bus Driver Interview Questions and Answers
67 Bus Driver Interview Questions and Answers