CDL Class B Skills: School Bus parallel parking - blind side w/ mirror view

A step by step tutorial on how to parallel park a school bus blind side, Shown from both the inside drivers position and outside observation view.

[@vincentl.9711]

I watched this video 30 times before going to the training range. Nailed it first time!

[@airelle1307]

Just passed my test today, your videos were a great tool. Thank you

[@SchoolBusSass]

This is fantastic, way to go! Thank you for sharing your positive test outcome with me! Continued success is all you do! Therese

[@joesmoe1347]

I'm mad late ...... but congrats sis

[@karenstownsend9]

Your videos are such a good refresher for this veteran driver of 29 yrs.. doing a skills course today..

[@SchoolBusSass]

Karen, thank you for your comment and kind feedback! Have fun on the skills course today.

[@jenovaizquierdo]

I took my test yesterday and this is the only thing I did wrong and I failed the test 😔, your tip is really helpful and I will take that in consideration and I will practice the way you say so I can take the road test again.😊 wish me luck.

[@SchoolBusSass]

You can do this! Best wishes for a successful test outcome! I will be cheering for your success!

[@jenovaizquierdo]

@@SchoolBusSass thank so much, 😍🥰😁 I will subscribe to your channel and I will definitely let you know when I pass my test road. 👏👍

[@2fast2block]

This is one of the better videos on parallel parking. Thanks!

[@SchoolBusSass]

Thank you for your comment and kind feedback! I'm glad the video has been helpful for you!

[@guitarbluz62]

Thanks, Therese! This is the best training video I've watched on the parallel parking skill. The tip about waiting for the front cone to disappear from the service door before making the final turn is crucial...something my instructor did not show me. This gives me greater confidence that I'll nail this skill on Monday. ☺ BTW, I've watched a ton of your training videos and they have all been extremely helpful!

[@SchoolBusSass]

So happy to learn the videos have been helpful for you. Best wishes for a successful test outcome on Monday. You’ve got this!

[@jenovaizquierdo]

Did you pass your test. 😊

[@guitarbluz62]

@@jenovaizquierdo yes! Just finished my first quarter of driving school bus and love it.

[@jenovaizquierdo]

@@guitarbluz62 that is really awesome 👏 to hear 😊and I’m happy for you 😁 can’t wait to pass my c road test 😅

[@DontchaHateDat]

Awesome training! Nice and patient and simple over all 👏🏾

[@SchoolBusSass]

Well, thank you for your comment and kind feedback, exquisite843. I certainly do appreciate it! 😊

[@Iam_Jazziee]

Wow, you made that look to easy, I hope I can gasp this concept this easily come June 1st!

[@SchoolBusSass]

Jazziee, if I can do this, you can too! Once you learn your pivot points, it’s a piece of cake. Beat wishes for a successful test outcome! 😊 You can do it!

[@kendraalvarez5906]

I just want to say thanks to you for create all those videos including the one for the inspection.... those 2 videos help me a lot for me to pass my licence on NY state a very difficult state to pass a license but not inposible...... thank you soooooo much

[@SchoolBusSass]

Outstanding, Kendra! Way to go! Thank you for sharing your positive test outcome with me! Continued success in all you do.

[@wandagray2300]

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[@glendyroca1614]

I passed my test today. Your videos were a tremendous help. Thank you!

[@SchoolBusSass]

This is such wonderful news, thanks for sharing your positive test outcome with me! Congratulations and continued success in all you do.

[@user-xu9vc7ey7d]

I can’t wait to test out this method

[@onechemabubakar]

I’m taking my test in a couple of weeks and this is helpful. A fee things to keep in mind; thanks for this!

[@SchoolBusSass]

So glad to learn the video has been helpful for you. Best wishes for a successful test outcome!

[@rojo8286]

Thank you for the video. I passed my test with the help of your video.

[@SchoolBusSass]

Woohoo 🙌 that is outstanding news! Thank you for sharing your positive test outcome with me! Continued success in all you do.

[@daveyelian]

Thank you for this. I'll be testing in a couple of weeks and have yet to practice parking. Knowing this maneuver will help me when I actually start practicing to park. I also watch your pre trip inspection video from time to time so that I can get familiar with that part of the test as well. Your videos are greatly appreciated and because of your help, a middle school soccer team will have a coach/driver to get them to their games :) If I pass the test that is :))

[@SchoolBusSass]

Thank you for your comment and kind feedback! Best wishes for a successful test outcome. You can do it! 😁

[@RosaHernandez-ys2jl]

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[@scottmurray2239]

Therese, you’re the best at explaining things that appear difficult. If you lived in Arizona I’d buy you a cup of coffee ☕️.

[@SchoolBusSass]

Thank you for your kind comment and feedback, Scott!

[@patriciaperez1250]

I made perfect paralelo Park. You are good 👍teacher. Thank you

[@SchoolBusSass]

Patricia, thank you for your kindness and positive feedback, both are greatly appreciated!

[@rosacatiblanco3791]

I Blake the way you show to us is very simple and I’m trying to take my driving and watch your videos and like it how explain everything so easy, thank you I appreciate.

[@SchoolBusSass]

Thank you, Rosa! I’m happy to learn the videos have been helpful for you.

[@rosacatiblanco3791]

Thank you I pass my driving test your parallel parking was useful for me.

[@SchoolBusSass]

That’s fantastic news, way to go, Rosa! Continued success to you.

[@ronedenny5195]

Thank you because i am working on being a bus driver. Im learning a lot💝💝

[@SchoolBusSass]

I’m so glad to learn the videos have been helpful for you! Best wishes for a successful test outcome!

[@user-wv6tm7pk1z]

Therese your are wonderful, well done.

[@SchoolBusSass]

Thank you… so glad to learn the video was helpful for you.

[@willytorrez990]

Your the Best. .... yes. Thank you one million times 💯👍👍👍👍👍

[@SchoolBusSass]

I’m thrilled to learn the video was helpful for you, Willy! You’re welcome 😊

[@peterl.2189]

I feel like I'm in the bus doing it myself. Thank you

[@SchoolBusSass]

So good to know the video has been helpful for you.

[@timroche1634]

Passed my test last week - thanks for the help!

[@SchoolBusSass]

Outstanding news, way to go,Tim!!! Thank you for sharing your positive test results with me! Congratulations, and enjoy the journey! :)

[@lynniki]

How long does the testing normally take. And what all do you need to do.

[@wlad6245]

Thank you. This is very useful 👍 Greeting from Serbia 😀

[@SchoolBusSass]

Greetings, wlad So good to learn the video has been helpful for you!

[@Lazy11216]

Its amazing how easy you guys made that look lol i hope i can do the same March 30th

[@SchoolBusSass]

You can do this! :)

[@annethvasquez4441]

Did you????

[@Lazy11216]

anneth vasquez Yea i did, i just messed up on my airbrake test but the examiner let me go on that since i corrected myself.

[@SchoolBusSass]

That’s fantastic! Way to go! Congratulations and continued success in all you do! Therese

[@Lazy11216]

Therese Mileti Thank you sweetheart, likewise. This video is the reason why i passed the parking test. So listen up new beginner's, if your here to learn, stay put and study this video and you'll pass like me.

[@irish89055]

I passed my CDL B 10 days ago.Here in Virginia they're going to stop making you do the backups as of January 1st .I had to do all three, parallel, straight and offset..

[@SchoolBusSass]

Ohio has changed their skills test as well.

[@irish89055]

@@SchoolBusSassIt's certainly good to know how to back up..on our training runs we were taught how to back up in cul-de-sac and 90° back ups. I'm not too happy on my middle school and Elementary routes have at least three 90° backups to do as a new driver, also the fact that my bus was older and had a shifter on the column.. takes getting used to after using the other type. Actually,we're one of the bigger districts in the country.We have 500 drivers here in Chesterfield,Virginia.. I think your numerous instructional videos were among the best I've seen on the internet. Happy New Year!

[@SchoolBusSass]

How wonderful you have a full time route… the turn arounds will get easier over time, but I understand how you feel, as a new driver. Just remember to take your time on every turn around. I am not a fan of steering wheel shifters either, but, it is likely you will find a variety of busses within your districts fleet. We have about six different styles of busses, each with different setups. Happy New Year to you and your family… Continued success, in all you do. Enjoy the journey…it’s a great one!

[@irish89055]

@@SchoolBusSass Thank you Mrs Mileti. I've driven mini buses, class C CDL, for 10 years out of Richmond, VA.School bus work is certainly more intense.I was going to stay part time with the other job( weekends and summer)but need to focus on this and at age 68, probably not sure what I'm getting myself into. I really don't like being on some of the narrow roads we have with trenches 2 feet deep. We have several types including Transit flat nose with engine up front.Fortunately, I didn't get one of those. We have some C2's that even have air conditioning and a button to release the air pressure.We use a tablet up front to check in the children and check them out again.. they're pretty much know how to manipulate it. The elementary use a scan card when they come on the bus and off. We start back on the 8th and I have one more day with my mentor.She was fairly harsh with some of the middle schoolers. I'm going to try to get off to a good start and pick my battles. I need to find the video you guys did about rewards for the students and incentives. Regards Art Chester,VA

[@TS-xv3jn]

I am having a hard time with this. My trainer wants me to line the cone with the back of the bus when i am in first position? I have a difficult time lining that up? You say the back tire... So any tips here? I just can't tell if its lined up....:(

[@SchoolBusSass]

What type of equipment are you using for your maneuverability? When you are first learning the maneuver, try tipping the top right mirror down, so you can see your dual. Once you learn the pivot points, it will all fall into place. I have always used the rear dual for my starting point and first pivot point.. Where the wheel of the bus hits the pavement, there is a slight bulge on the pavement, when you see your rear dual lined up with that front left cone, that is the first pivot point. Try adjusting the mirror first, to see if that will help.

[@TS-xv3jn]

Thank you so much.... I will keep at it.. watching these over and over..:)

[@TS-xv3jn]

@@SchoolBusSass Also, he uses cones but we don't have many and so its only 6 .... our school doesn't have enough :(

[@SchoolBusSass]

As long as you have the front three, and the back three, you should be able to complete the maneuver, as shown. The cones on the side, indicate the width of the parallel parking space. You can do this! The starting point is key...keep trying. :)

[@TS-xv3jn]

@@SchoolBusSass Thank you!

[@curtiseli542]

Thanks a lot

[@MrRossT1]

AWESOME!!! THANK YOU!!!! :)

[@SchoolBusSass]

You’re welcome

[@Mike-ds2vr]

Hi, what are the dimensions of the "box" you are parallel parking into, my wife is practicing and not sure if her instructor has them properly placed?

[@SchoolBusSass]

Hi Mike, The parking space specs will be 15 feet longer than the vehicle your wife will be testing in. For instance, my bus is 38.5 feet long, the space for my vehicle and a large percentage of school busses will be 53.5 feet, and 12 feet wide.

[@Mike-ds2vr]

@@SchoolBusSass Thank you for the reply & info I will let her know, her road test is this Monday. Fingers crossed!

[@askalemaryamkebede4566]

It's help full, thank you!!!

[@SchoolBusSass]

You’re welcome

[@doug9066]

This is very helpful. Thank you! 😞👍

[@SchoolBusSass]

So glad this was helpful for you.

[@ravencademedia]

Thank you ma'am!

[@SchoolBusSass]

You’re welcome, Raven

[@Daniel-cp8kt]

I don’t think I could train drivers it sounds terrifying, lol great video thanks!

[@SchoolBusSass]

Not terrifying...it's usually pretty fun. I love when a driver says... "I can't even parallel park my car, I sure as heck can't parallel park a school bus." Then, after I teach them the formula and they practice it a time or two, they are parallel parking a school bus, like they have done it their whole life. I love, love, love when someone who believes they can't, discovers they can! What a thrill!

[@Daniel-cp8kt]

Therese Mileti well I am glad you like it it takes a special kind of person to train drivers and we need people like you! Would scare me though I think it would be worse training regular newbie drivers though because those people can usually drive a car so it would not be as bad.

[@SchoolBusSass]

Thank you, Daniel!

[@Daniel-cp8kt]

Therese Mileti your welcome

[@jamiepieszala6009]

What is the bus length that you are using? My test is in a 40 foot bus.

[@SchoolBusSass]

38.5 feet . Are you testing on an 84 passenger transit bus?

[@Midwest51344]

I hope you get this quick but when you have to parrellel from the driver side you can't see that First cone when you backing straight up so should I turn in the box once I see the second cone out the drivers side window? I test on Thursday

[@SchoolBusSass]

I believe I have a drivers side parallel parking video. Let me know if this helps. Best wishes for a successful test outcome! You’ve got this, Chris! 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5vWiqN3a5eHocU

[@Midwest51344]

@@SchoolBusSass thank you

[@engchoontan8483]

School buses of countries and their road size matching... if anyone wants to walk into a vehicle instead of have to bend-bow, ... B for Bus. B for Bentley. Bent. Chauffeured(spelling).?

[@BodyByKymXclusive]

I have a problem. When training my box is so much bigger. When testing the box is so much smaller. Do you have any advice for me when the box is smaller. Do I start cutting in earlier?

[@SchoolBusSass]

Check your box dimensions. The box should be 15 feet longer than your vehicle and 12 feet wide.

[@domingohoyos9831]

Veo lo importante que es para ustedes la seguridad excelente

[@nitzahall2780]

great video

[@BigB0ss00]

All your school bus videos can pretty much apply the exact same for regular buses right? I am planning on becoming a bus driver soon. I will get my class b license soon then hopefully join SFMTA or AC Transit in the Bay Area and do my 9 week training then hopefully pass the driver test. I'm wondering how easy or hard is it to learn routes? Do you know if regular buses have built in things that show the routes, kinda like Google Maps? Or would we need to memorize the routes?

[@SchoolBusSass]

Many of them should work. There may be some exceptions. Please check with your local test site for specific requirements on the pretrip inspection. Maneuvers will likely be very similar. Do you know what type of bus you will be testing on? A transit style or conventional? Most RTA busses are transit style. I have videos with. Oth styles. If you are testing on a public transportation bus (not a school bus) you will need a passenger endorsement it. Or a school bus endorsement, unless you will be testing on a school bus. If you will be taking your road test on a school bus, you will need to do a student crossover discharge, with crossover speech. Our district does not have on board gps mapping systems, but there may be some districts that do have that feature. Our drivers are given a route sheet with via directions and stop locations and rider’s information. Most new drivers find it somewhat challenging initially, but the process gets much easier over time. It takes me about three days to learn a new route, without referencing the route sheet. It helps tremendously if you are familiar with the areas you will be driving in. It also helps if you can review the route sheet before you drive the route, so you will have an idea where you’re going.

[@BigB0ss00]

@@SchoolBusSass It's been about a few months since my comment but I got hired on to train with a public transit bus company. The bus that transports people in cities, not a school bus. It got the engine stuff in the back of the bus instead of the front. You have air brake and pre trip inspection videos on these types of buses? I gotta get as much help as I can to pass the class b cdl dmv test cause right now I can't remember how to do the air brakes and pre trip stuff. It's been 1 week since I started but I got 3 more weeks to learn all of this for the dmv test

[@brandonjackson9493]

I'm going March 3rd to take the class

[@SchoolBusSass]

Wonderful! Best wishes for a successful test outcome! You can do it!!

[@yonathanhernandez7618]

Tiene demasiado espacio para estacionar, en mi país sólo te dejan un metro de distancia al cono de atrás y un metro al delantero.

[@SchoolBusSass]

En los EE. UU., Se le permite 15 pies más largo que el vehículo con el que está probando.

[@chrisnaples2838]

Thank You Soooh much !!

[@SchoolBusSass]

You’re welcome, I’m so glad to learn the video was helpful for you!

[@susanneh3920]

Thank You❣️

[@SchoolBusSass]

You’re welcome 😊

[@fernandovillanueva8555]

Excelente !!!

[@SchoolBusSass]

Thank you.

[@fernandovillanueva8555]

It is a good video . Try to not move the camera when you are walking..

[@SchoolBusSass]

Thank you for your comment and kind feedback. A remake is in the works.

[@katrinabrie3514]

Wouldn’t you be making a hard left if this is left side/sight side/driver’s side parallel parking, one rear duals lined up with the top right cone? You said right.

[@SchoolBusSass]

I would, if this were a drivers side parking maneuver. This is a blind side/door side parallel maneuver. The title said drivers view because it is shown from both the drivers vantage point as well as an overview. The parking box and all of the cones are to the right of the drivers door. The hard left would be made when pulling the front of the bus into the space to complete the maneuver.

[@andre1987eph]

That camera is all overr the place first half video

[@SchoolBusSass]

Yep, there was no stabilizer when this clip was made.

[@steeleybaker7779]

Omg I thought the thumbnail was a picture of a KID driving! XD

[@SchoolBusSass]

Ha...that’s funny! Kid sized and a kid at heart, but reality is, I’m a long time driver and trainer... ;-)

[@williamratcliffe7833]

So you’re allowed to stop on the CDL test?

[@SchoolBusSass]

As long as you complete all three maneuvers, in the allotted time, you can do the maneuvers as you choose fit. You cannot get off the bus to check your position, until you have made an attempt to enter the parking space or alley dock box.

[@williamratcliffe7833]

@@SchoolBusSass I’m doing the same exercise you’re showing in the video, but I was under the impression that it had to be one motion and that stopping while backing, like you did in the video to straighten the wheels then turn left/right, wasn’t allowed.

[@SchoolBusSass]

It could depend on which state you are in. If you must use a continuous motion, practice first with the stops. The stops are an indicator of your pivot points for the maneuver. Check with your local exam station, they will tell you what your state requirements are.

[@williamratcliffe7833]

@@SchoolBusSass thank you

[@SchoolBusSass]

You’re welcome...best wishes for a successful test outcome...you can do this!

[@mixedboss74219]

will this work for a small bus as well?

[@SchoolBusSass]

The pivot points would likely be similar, though not exact.

[@hahahadelima1760]

Backing up a schools bus is so much easier than having a 53 foot trailer behind you

[@SchoolBusSass]

I agree...😊

[@pcguysoffgridcabin]

I have done both. In some ways the bus is harder.

[@youtubevlogproductions7579]

Can You Do A 2021 Pre Trip Inspection For This Bus?

[@SchoolBusSass]

Hi, yes, I was planning on it. Probably not that exact bus, but a Thomas.

[@helpfulhowto2044]

When Will It Be Published?

[@SchoolBusSass]

Hopefully, in a few weeks. If the weather cooperates, sooner, if not...we’ll..we shall see. 😀

[@SchoolBusSass]

The Thomas pretrip has been published

[@49ers_red_and_gold2]

Most people can't parallel their cars 😩

[@SchoolBusSass]

It’s actually easier to parallel park my bus…😁 Love my mirrors

[@CasFN]

If your still here tell me the point of parrallel parking. Ugh

[@SchoolBusSass]

Learning the pivot points of the vehicle. It’s a very valuable skill to learn if you’re driving in a larger city. There may not be a parking garage or many options for parking. Of the skills I’ve learned since becoming a school bus driver, parallel parking is the skill I’ve used over the years. The format in the video is a great training tool .

[@CasFN]

@@SchoolBusSass thank you but do we really have to inspect the bus every morning like a mechanic that’s crazy I’m new and I start class soon any advice on how to pass I’m really scared and no one understands they think it’s so easy I’m 40 never even drove a truck before I needed a career after staying home with 7 kids so I chose this because well they hired me and paid training but I’m scared of the whole process

[@CasFN]

And I have my 7 kids my husband and he thinks it’s so easy that I shouldn’t worry and he doesn’t understand he’s never drove a bus either so why does he think it’s no big deal

[@SchoolBusSass]

@@CasFN , Here's then good news, when you do your pre-trip each day, you will not be verbalizing the process, only looking. Once you take all the words away, it cuts the pre-trip time in half.

[@SchoolBusSass]

@@CasFN probably because he is not actually driving one. In all honesty, parallel parking a school bus, is much easier than parallel parking your own personal vehicle...unless equipped with park assist...that's not a fair comparison. Anyway, if you follow the steps in the video, I believe you will find you will pick up parallel parking in no time...and...might even enjoy learning it. School bus driving has been the most fun and by far, my all time favorite job. I love what I do and I hope you have a similar experience. Enjoy the journey.

[@josephvasquez2590]

this where i failed

[@SchoolBusSass]

Sorry this was a challenging aspect of the CDL process. Did you do blindside or drivers side parallel parking? Will you have the opportunity to practice before retaking the test?

[@robensalexis1836]

Wow.!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@fargeeks]

Robens Alexis hey can school district permanently ban you from driving ever again for causing 1 bad accident with a fixed object??

[@SchoolBusSass]

The district can fire you. Your actual CDL license should be ok, unless additional charges were added on to the accident, like OVI. Then, the state will suspend or revoke your CDL.

[@fargeeks]

Therese Mileti well that did technically happen on my 4th day on the route bus after a tail swing accident but after talking with the union i was able to keep my job (good news). (bad news) im no longer a driver but an attendant instead and after 1 year since then i went to ask about driving again and i was clearly told this: "transportation is not the right job for you, the district has concerns about you." so i asked "well about van driving or driving any of the company vehicles?" and yet i was told again that "this isnt the right job for you". so theres no point of me trying to prove to them what i have learned and to also prove to them as to why i should be trusted to drive a bus again. so my best bet is find another district or find any other commercial transportation jobs that has nothing to do with schoolbuses. the districts only suggestion was for me to apply for other non transportation positions in the district but once ive checked them out, i have realized that they pay less, even in office positions.

[@SchoolBusSass]

I would be interested to learn how your school district proceeds after one year. Best wishes going forward.

[@fargeeks]

Therese Mileti Oh yeah i never told you that the accident happened last year but about that going to HR thing, well that happened this August, but another year from now? i am not sure, but surely they can't prevent me for good. otherwise The more i stay , the more my license will just simply go to waste, and my other credentials

[@wandagray2300]

Was A Lasy

[@pcguysoffgridcabin]

She is good.

[@SchoolBusSass]

Thank you :)

[@CasFN]

And why do we need to inspect the bus like we are the mechanic s are you kidding me it should be ready every morning so they need to hire bus mechanic checkers lol

[@SchoolBusSass]

Learning what each parts function is and where it’s located, makes the driver aware of how the bus should be functioning, and recognize when something isn’t right, or safe to pick up/drop off children. I might know the name all of the parts, where they are located and what their functions are, but I have no clue how to fix them if they are malfunctioning or broken.

[@CasFN]

@@SchoolBusSass true

[@travelingwithhayden4097]

Do you drive school buses??

[@SchoolBusSass]

Yes, I have been driving school bus for 17 years. 😊

[@Johnsonbra]

Therese Mileti I’m planning on being a bus driver, but I’m afraid of parallel parking a bus

[@lynnrotondo7367]

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[@traeann1]

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