1. NHTSA School Bus Driver In-Service Safety Series
Driver Attitude
NHTSA School Bus Driver
In-Service Safety Series

2. Module Purpose Review your role as a school bus driver
Review the stresses you might encounter
Learn how to handle those stresses

3. Your Attitude Sets the Stage
For how you drive
For how you feel about your job
For how your students and parents respond
For what kind of day your students have

4. Don’t Forget
Your attitude rubs off on others
Have a positive attitude to be a safe and successful school bus driver

5. Stresses of a school bus driver
It’s a fun job, but it can also be a tough job
Stresses of a school bus driver

6. Sources of Stress Loud, disruptive, misbehaving students
Flat tires, broken turn signals
Problems at home
Rain, snow, sleet, and other bad weather
Road construction, detours
Reckless and impatient drivers

7. How to handle the day-to-day stress of being a school bus driver
What you can do about it
How to handle the day-to-day stress of being a school bus driver

8. Some Ways to Avoid Stress
Get a good night’s sleep
Leave personal problems at home
Arrive at work early
Smile
Be patient and understanding
Have a sense of humor
Relax

9. In Summary
Your job is to safely transport kids from one place to another
This is sometimes a stressful responsibility
There are many ways to reduce the stress you feel each day