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Oregon School Bus Driver Crowned Grand Champion at International Safety Competition
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When I drove a school bus in Virginia, we called it the bus roadeo. It was very competitive and fun at the same time! All states should do this, and all em- ployees should do it! - Facebook/Denise Rollins
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Florida’s Hillsborough County was there, and although we didn’t bring home a trophy, we were very satisfied. - Facebook/Meyling
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That’s why the State of Delaware has mandatory bus evacuation drills twice a year. - Facebook/Chris King
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So little time to get kids off when bus is completely engulfed in toxic smoke in seconds, then totally on fire. It’s scary to think of, but [you] got to do what you can in an accident! - Facebook/Jon Beehn
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