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Bus Driver Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your Bus Driver interview, here are 30 interview questions and answer examples.

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Have you ever been convicted of a DUI?

As a bus driver, trusted with the safety of others, you need to share if you have ever received an impaired driving conviction. Keep in mind that employers can run a simple background check to confirm your response. A simple 'yes' or 'no' answer to this question is all that is necessary, but if you care to elaborate, you can cautiously do so.

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30 Bus Driver Interview Questions & Answers

Below is a list of our Bus Driver interview questions. Click on any interview question to view our answer advice and answer examples. You may view six answer examples before our paywall loads. Afterwards, you'll be asked to upgrade to view the rest of our answers.

  • 1. Have you ever been convicted of a DUI?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 10. How do you build rapport with your passengers?

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

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

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

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

  • 15. How would you describe your work ethic?

  • 16. Why do you want to be a bus driver?

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

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

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

  • 20. What characteristics make you a good bus driver?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 28. Have you ever been terminated from a driving job?

  • 29. Tell us about yourself.

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