Bus Driver Mock Interview

Practice 30 Bus Driver interview questions covering safety protocols, passenger relations, and route knowledge.

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How long do you see yourself working as a bus driver?

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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"In the next few years, I would like to grow into a driver-leader type of position as a way to utilize my new communications degree. I researched the career path in your organization and saw that you spend a great deal of time grooming your top drivers for quick promotion and leadership opportunities."

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

The interviewer is looking for assurance that you see this role as a long-term fit. It is costly and time-consuming to train new drivers so, understandably, the employer wants to protect their investment in you. Assure the interviewer that you are seeking a long-term fit by expressing enthusiasm and discussing the ways that you want to grow with their organization in the long-term. Take a look at the various driving opportunities available to you. If any of these stand out to you as future growth opportunities, it's a great idea to mention them. Your expressed interest in those particular routes or opportunities will solidify the fact that you are, indeed, seeking a long-term fit with them.

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"I am looking for a long-term fit in my next position. As you can see, I had a strong tenure with my previous company. I would love to see the same success here. I did notice on your website that you have guaranteed day time opportunities available to your drivers who stay with you for 2 years. If I could work my way into that type of job securit, I would be thrilled."

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30Bus Driver Interview Questions & Answers

1.Why do you want to be a bus driver?

2.What is the most enjoyable aspect of operating a bus?

3.Tell us about yourself.

4.Have you ever been terminated from a driving job?

5.What attracted you to our transit company and this bus driving position?

Bus Driver Mock Interview

How long do you see yourself working as a bus driver?

30Bus Driver Interview Questions & Answers

1.Why do you want to be a bus driver?

2.What is the most enjoyable aspect of operating a bus?

3.Tell us about yourself.

4.Have you ever been terminated from a driving job?

5.What attracted you to our transit company and this bus driving position?

6.How well do you know our city and its bus routes?

7.Are you available to drive a variety of shifts, even when called at the last minute?

8.How important is it that stops and schedules be regular and on time? How will you help to make this happen?

9.What will we gain by hiring you as a bus driver?

10.If you were to encounter icy conditions, how would you handle the situation? What type of road conditions are you accustomed to?

11.Would your current employer be willing to provide a reference for you?

12.What characteristics make you a good bus driver?

13.In the event of an accident, what procedures would you follow?

14.How long do you see yourself working as a bus driver?

15.How would you rate your customer service skills from 1-10? Provide an example to back your rating.

16.Have you ever been convicted of a DUI?

17.How would you describe your work ethic?

18.Talk to me about the dispatch or radio equipment you are most experienced with.

19.How do you feel about working long hours, overtime, holidays and weekends?

20.Tell me one thing about yourself that you would like to improve.

21.What was the closest you came to an accident while driving on the job? Did you learn anything from the situation?

22.How do you build rapport with your passengers?

23.As a bus driver, you will be responsible for the elderly and other vulnerable people. Have you worked in this type of environment?

24.Are you able to pass a full background check, including criminal history and drug screening?

25.Does traffic congestion stress you out? How will you handle working peak driving times in our city?

26.How do you react when another motorist does something you deem to be dangerous, or irresponsible?

27.How solid is your geographical knowledge of our city and the surrounding area?

28.Take a few minutes to walk me through your formal bus driver training.

29.We need bus drivers who are timely and reliable. How often are you late or absent from work?

30.What do you know about the mechanics of a bus? Are you able to troubleshoot minor issues?