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

Many bus drivers have a 'close call' story. The truth is, no matter how well you put safety first, driving can still be a dangerous job. You cannot control weather patterns, road conditions, or how other people drive. Think about a time when you had to drive in severe weather or a time when someone else wasn't paying attention and nearly hit you. Maybe at one point, your bus broke down, or a tire blew, and you needed to get out of the way?

Share an applicable example, and be sure to mention how you controlled your vehicle to ensure everyone stayed safe. Finally, be sure to discuss what you learned from that situation and if there is anything you would now do differently.

"We have all had a close call, I am sure, and even more so as rookie drivers. I have not had any close calls recently, thank goodness, but one I recall is when I was cut off by a motorcyclist. Luckily I had my wits about me and could quickly change lanes. Had I not been paying attention, I would have hit him. To this day, I keep my head on a swivel at all times. You never know what other people are going to do, on the road, and have to prepare for anything."