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2025 DRIVERTUDE Driver's Survey

Dear Sir or Madam, please take a few minutes of your time to complete the following questionnaire.

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1

Which school district do you currently work for?

Please specify County and State also.
2

Do you have a daily ritual or daily routine that you follow?

Select one answer
3

What is your age?

Select one answer
4

You identify as ___________________ .

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5

Does your school district have policies regulating the usage of cell phones and other devices while driving the bus?

Select one answer
6

Do you adhere to these policies?

Select one answer.
7

Do you agree with these policies?

Select one or more answers
8

If you do not follow your daily routine/daily ritual, does your day become more challenging

Select one answer
9

How many years have you driven a school bus? (total number of years)

Select one answer.
10

What is the average number of hours in a week that you work driving the school bus?

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11

During a challenging scenario on the bus, do you feel that your school district’s policies offer sufficient support to you?

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12

What are your primary reasons for driving the school bus?

Select two answers
13

On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 meaning "almost non-existent" and 10 meaning "an excessive amount", what level of stress do you feel on your way to work?

Use digits only
14

On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 meaning "almost non-existent" and 10 meaning "an excessive amount", what level of stress do you feel while driving your regular daily bus route?

Use digits only
15

Which is more important to you, working in a less-hostile work environment, working overtime, having friends at work, just doing the job that I applied for, or having a good bus with working H/A/C?

Change the order according to your preference by clicking and dragging the responses (1. - most important to 5. last - least important)
16

Has there been a day in the last 3 months when you have considered quitting this job?

Select one answer
17

Do you currently cover open/extra routes?

Select one answer
18

If you answered “Yes” to the previous question, in your opinion, what is the primary reason that you cover open/extra routes?

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19

What are your 3 least-favorite reasons for driving the school bus?

Select three answers only
20

Are you comfortable covering open/extra routes?

Select one answer
21

Are you expected to cover open/extra routes?

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22

Are you given an option to deny covering an open/extra route?

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23

Do you feel anxiety within yourself when asked to cover an open/extra route?

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24

If you cover an open/extra route due to a shortage of drivers or drivers calling off, do you feel stress or anxiety within yourself during or after having covered the extra route?

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25

On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 meaning "almost non-existent" and 10 meaning "completely burned out", what level of stress do you feel after you complete your daily route (regardless of having taken an extra assignment)?

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26

Do you have matters at home or away from the job that mentally distract you while driving the school bus?

Select one answer
27

Do you feel that your school district offers sufficient ways of managing or expressing your stress or frustrations, such as Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) or in-house counseling?

Select one answer
28

Have you experienced a traumatic event while driving the school bus in which you felt you had little or no control during the situation (i.e., a fight amongst students, a traffic related incident, an altercation with a parent, other violent or unacceptable student behaviors)?

Select one answer
29

If you answered "Yes" to Number 28, were you expected to return to work for your immediate next shift after this traumatic encounter?

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30

If you answered "Yes" to Number 28, do you feel that you were emotionally and/or mentally prepared to return to work after this traumatic encounter?

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31

As truthfully as possible, finish the following statement: I practice safe driving skills _______________________________

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32

Which is easier for you, student management or driving the bus?

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33

Are you currently experiencing any of the following situations in your personal life?

Select all that apply
34

True or False: I am fearful about my job security.

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35

As truthfully as you are comfortable answering, do you use your phone while driving the school bus for ANY REASON, (i.e., checking/sending text messages, weather/traffic conditions, checking social media, GPS, shopping, etc.) excluding emergency conversations with a supervisor?

Select one answer
36

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please specify why you use your phone while driving your school bus (i.e., checking/sending text messages, weather/traffic conditions, checking social media, GPS, shopping, etc.)

Select all that apply
37

Do you have matters on the job that mentally distract you while driving the school bus?

Select one answer
38

How do you create peace for yourself when angered, dismayed, upset, distracted, stressed, disappointed, and/or frustrated? If you do not have means of creating peace, simply write, "I do not have a means."

39

On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 meaning that "you are not easily angered" ever and 10 meaning "you are very quick to anger", how easily are you angered?

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40

On a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being "not the best" and 10 being "stellar", how would you rate yourself as a driver?

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41

On a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being "not the best" and 10 being "really friggin' good", how would you rate your student management skills?

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42

A student whom you have written up numerous times threatens you today with physical harm as you approach their stop. There has been no support or resolution from the parents, the school, or your supervisor. What do you do?

43

Do you yell, scream, express rage, raise your voice, become frantic or overly emotional to express your point while driving the school bus?

Select one answer
44

Are you good at compartmentalization (i.e., separating mental concerns into groups so that you focus on the priority)?

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45

True or False: I conduct my post-trip inspection everyday

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46

True or False: My daily routine for my life presents challenges for me.

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47

True or False: I run my route according to my route sheet.

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48

True or False: I feel emotionally drained most days and I don’t believe that anyone cares

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49

True or False: Our safety department says one thing and does something else.

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50

True or False: I believe that my supervisor has my back.

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51

True or False: I really don’t like doing extra training or going to safety meetings.

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52

True or False: I conduct my pre-trip inspection everyday.

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53

True or False: I trust the Transportation Leadership Team.

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54

As a school bus driver, would you consider: (Select 4)

Select your TOP 4 answers. Change the order according to your preference by clicking and dragging the response to the desired position (1. - most important to 4. - least important). Only the top 4 answers will be used.
55

Are you compassionate towards children?

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