Radio, newspaper and job fair advertisements prompted me to telephone the regional office which resulted in a 1:1 interview the next day. They seemed very eager to offer driver training, as they are always short of drivers. My background as a mechanic was welcomed, as it assists them to diagnose mechanical problems arise with the bus while on the route. Driver classroom training began 4 days later at the first opportunity to join a class. The instructors were experienced and knowledgeable, but certainly taught the examination questions rather than the textbook comprehensively. The "on the road" training was also very good with specific training in what the government examiner would be looking for. Upon successful completion of the training and government road test, I was given a large selection of routes to choose from and my first choice was agreed to, as it had been serviced by a temporary driver for some time and they were glad to have a full-time regular driver on that route.

They will do a phone interview first, and they will ask some question about why do you want to be a school bus driver and what is your advantages than other candidates.