I was talking to a driver last year, and he made me laugh with a similar story, When he newly passed his test, He got paired with an experienced driver to do route learning which he drives first and then you gradually take over while he supervisors you.. Anyway when my mate took over he was driving for about 20 mins and then he got a tap on the door by the supervisor, He asked him to stop at the next bus stop and then asked him what he did wrong for the last 20 minutes... Thinking about it, He didn't know what he meant, Then the Supervisor said, He failed to stop at any bus stops for 3 miles even though he was in service lol
@@deathwarmedup73 it is easily done. as with driving you have to keep your eye on not what's happening in front of you but all around you. & with driving A big commercial vehicle as A bus which is 10 times harder to drive because the size of the vehicle & you need to maintain that safe distance not just from what's in front of you but also whats on either side of your vehicle. but other motorists/road users needs to realists that bus & Larry's are bigger vehicles & they need more room to manoeuvre around different objects they may come across when they are out on the busy roads
I saw those programmes but they showed all aspects of the Tube ...I wanted something more along the lines of this series which concentrates specifically on different candidates trying to become tube drivers and the details of the course they have to pass. If you know please give me info! Thanks !
Well done to everyone who give it a try it’s very tough and the instructors are very good to these guys.but am so pleased for Claire well done sweetheart from Dave in Ireland 🇮🇪 go girl and be happy 😃👍👍
One thing to consider, whether one is training to be a bus driver or in anything else one attempts to do in this world: Whether you think you can do something or you think you can't do something...you're right. Your mental outlook at undertaking any task has a direct influence on the outcome. If you think you can do it & you've properly prepared for the task, then odds are good you'll succeed. However, if you think you can't do a task, then either consciously or unconsciously, you'll wind up sabotaging yourself & the odds of your succeeding go down exponentially.
A few of them still are. I’ve heard that Claire, Alvin, Michelle and Sean are still there as of fairly recently. Courtney was only there for a few weeks then he crashed and got sacked (guess one hand doesn’t work), Bart’s moved up to Middlesbrough, and Rodney spent some time on the Tramlink in Croydon, now he’s on freight trains. I’m not sure about Yas or Nadine.
I wanted this lady to pass her Bus Driving Test & she past her Bus Driving Test so A big well done to her & I wish her many happy & safe Bus Driving journeys ahead of her
I am a bus driver and I have been for 10 years,the funniest thing is even when I drive now I still have my instructors voice rattling around in my head about mirrors and covering the foot brake and keeping wide,but it is a ticket to a great job,very long hours,and the reality of what they show you in the training school to what happens out on the road is always different,in fact it's sugar coated in the training school
I have just passed my driving test for the bus , class D . Now I am under a mentor helping me learn how to issue tickets and pick up passengers. Hardest thing I’ve ever done. Just so much to remember.
I've been driving articulated buses for eleven years now, love the things. But, they can bight hard if you don't keep your mind on your vehicle every inch of the way. Gross weight can be up to 32 tonne and reversing is a trick. As for mirror checks, they must be instinctive. I check both exterior mirrors when moving from a stand every time regardless of the situation, be it a bus stop or moving off from traffic lights.
10 ton bus is not particularly large. I have a recreational coach that is 23t (42'10") and it is not the biggest available. The difference with the routemaster is the relatively short wheelbase. A 42' RV coach in North America will have a wheelbase of around 260".
Smartcars are probably the most economical car on the road apart from the electric ones. A tank of petrol probably lasts weeks and she can probably fill it up for about £30
Well when Claire drivers a little Meat Box (lol) it's no surprise she is scared and freaking out lol going from a tiny little put put to a great big put put lol
Passed my bus test at the end of september. Been driving for arriva for a couple of months. Its not easy to drive the busses. Especially tight corners where you have to put your front end on the opposite side of the road to avoid the curb or railings on the nearside, alot of car drivers dont realise the space large vehicles need. So please if you drive a car. Just think. What if a bus needs to turn this corner. Thanks❤
One of these training buses is actually for sale at the moment, I am 18 and looking to train as a bus driver, I was browsing through buses to see how much they are to buy (curiosity) and bam there was one of these training buses 😂
I can't remember as it was quite a while ago but I think it was just eBay as I was looking at Mercedes Vario Minibuses and stumbled across it by accident
mattkaythetimelord some companies can put you through at 18/19 with restrictions, but I know for a fact companies near me are training 18/19 year olds up
I believe the company near me takes people on with a minimum of 6 months driving experience as they have their own training program, if you were taking the test without a company backing you yeah I think there are different rules
Urban driving is a complete nightmare.. Rural routes and coachwork gives more of a sense of real driving. National Express for example. As an ex bus and coach driver I always wanted to try the Greyhound routes in America to see and feel what they are like..? That kind of work must include nights away from home and accommodation thrown in too given the vast distances covered? Even private hire work isn't or wasn't too bad when I tried it. Days out to amusement and leisure parks and the driver gets a free breakfast and goes on all the rides. Well they used to when I did the work I have no idea what it is like these days but would be great to know these little perks still exist to show appreciation to the driver for getting them all there safe and sound and back again..
would Love 2 have Claire as my buss driver. Difference between Claire and all others, she don`t need just a job, she didn`t spoke of money. She rely wants to be a buss driver! It`s a mind set!
in Sweden you can do as many driving test as you like, it's only up to the driving school how many they will pay for, if you pay yourself, you can do one every day all year if you're rich enough
Here's me going to comment & congratulate Claire like she passed her test yesterday..😂🤣 Nevertheless, I am still happy seeing her pass, she earnt it. What an amazing instructor she had as well, that helped her a lot in the end feel. It'd be awesome to follow up on the one's who passed their test to see where they're at now with it all.
i go on tons of buses that wack their way through trees and stuff that over hang the roads lol like proper wacking through them. I guess its like anything, do everything they want you to in the test, do everything you want once youve passed lol
I have yet to drive a bus, and have only rarely been on a double-decker. The last time I was on a double-decker was at a cousin's wedding a bit over 3 years ago.
I went to Training School in the Midlands. It's not as harsh as this, athough we learn on Saloons instead of deckers. Hell, i started training as this show was on, i was told *not* to watch it xD Also i think their training busses are the same busses that we drive in service here now. Which is fun
Double deckers are fun to drive :) You can hurl them around corners much faster than you can a similarly sized single decker. (Don't ask me how I know!)
What should he have reacted at 14.35 for the white van?the van had to slow down and give way. Apart from paying some attention in case of pulling out what else needed to be done?i mean if you slow down every single time when there is a T junction and you have way to go then you never reach ur destination in time.
As a bus driver myself, I cover my break when people approach the main road from a side street, Simply because drivers don't want to be stuck behind a bus. Some will pull out in front of you. The reason why the instructor was saying he was going to fast was because you have standing passengers breaking heavy even though it's not your fault will cause injuries, The idea is to prevent that.
It is but it shows the instructor that you are paying attention to everything around you when you do your best to miss low hanging branches while being aware of your surroundings.
Claire's instructor is so nice and warm-hearted
IKR
And pornagraphic
yes he was I agree with you there
How about that sweet son...confidance mum. 👍❤
Yes
Claire is going from the smallest car in the world to the biggest boss in the world
I mean bus
Koren Goss Next time use the edit function.
Spiffier Hunter Thanks for the compliment xx
Koren Goss I
Lol
Gopal is absolutely lovely. He's a natural teacher, he's perfect for the job
Claires boy was a cracking wee guy, sitting revising with her and giving her support... well done mate!
Lol nearly pissed myself when she didn't stop at the busstop
Lol
I was talking to a driver last year, and he made me laugh with a similar story, When he newly passed his test, He got paired with an experienced driver to do route learning which he drives first and then you gradually take over while he supervisors you..
Anyway when my mate took over he was driving for about 20 mins and then he got a tap on the door by the supervisor, He asked him to stop at the next bus stop and then asked him what he did wrong for the last 20 minutes...
Thinking about it, He didn't know what he meant, Then the Supervisor said, He failed to stop at any bus stops for 3 miles even though he was in service lol
i did that on the late night bus shortly after starting and the company had to pay for taxis for people home. i don't even remember passing the stop
@@deathwarmedup73 it is easily done.
as with driving you have to keep your eye on not what's happening in front of you but all around you.
& with driving A big commercial vehicle as A bus which is 10 times harder to drive because the size of the vehicle & you need to maintain that safe distance not just from what's in front of you but also whats on either side of your vehicle.
but other motorists/road users needs to realists that bus & Larry's are bigger vehicles & they need more room to manoeuvre around different objects they may come across when they are out on the busy roads
Easily done unfortunately, especially on a 13 hour split duty. By the second half you’re flagging.
That’s where the old school conductors were useful.
Ghopal is a great guy!!!! He's like a dad who really believes in his kids. 🤗🤗🤗🤗
Rob Dewey he doesn't, treats his kids and wife like shit
Andrew Price And how do you know that?
CARS cars good thinking
It's great that Clair passed her test and is now a full time bus driver. She seems such a nice person and surely will make a great bus driver.
I seen her driving when I went to london
Clair should have her own TV Series. You would have 10m people watching. Brilliant.
I wouldn't ever give up driving a bus, best career change that ive ever done. Love it!
Poor Manuel I feel so sorry for him, dude can't catch a break!
Loving how claire goes from a smart car to a 30 foot bus haha!
I’m so happy for Claire
@Mustapha Sonko too*
Delighted for Claire a inspiration to never give up.
I wish they'd do a Tube driver training school programme!
They did it was called "The Tube" in 2003 and another documentary with the same name in 2012
I saw those programmes but they showed all aspects of the Tube ...I wanted something more along the lines of this series which concentrates specifically on different candidates trying to become tube drivers and the details of the course they have to pass. If you know please give me info! Thanks !
Can't mate .They're always on strike .
love this comment but so very true
That would be great
i love how claire went from a smart car to a double decker bus…
Claires is great !!! Way to go !!!
Well done to everyone who give it a try it’s very tough and the instructors are very good to these guys.but am so pleased for Claire well done sweetheart from Dave in Ireland 🇮🇪 go girl and be happy 😃👍👍
I saw Claire earlier today on the 264
No, I was walking past, plus she didn’t even notice I was there
what route was it
264
Have you seen her again?
@@joshua7606 nope
One thing to consider, whether one is training to be a bus driver or in anything else one attempts to do in this world: Whether you think you can do something or you think you can't do something...you're right. Your mental outlook at undertaking any task has a direct influence on the outcome. If you think you can do it & you've properly prepared for the task, then odds are good you'll succeed. However, if you think you can't do a task, then either consciously or unconsciously, you'll wind up sabotaging yourself & the odds of your succeeding go down exponentially.
raises two kids 'nothings been this much of a challenge i've had to work for this' lol
Claire is becoming a great bus driver.
Just needs to remember to stop and pick up the passengers, LOL.
She was lucky to have such a good instructor.
This is awesome haha!
Watching from Canada!
Thanks for the upload!!!!!!!
BRIANd wow Canada did you have itv there
the best Alan no ITV in Canada
@@thebestalan5685 there may be
Claire is great, fantastic person and good motivation.
I’m so happy Claire passed. Wonder if all these people are still driving the bus.
A few of them still are. I’ve heard that Claire, Alvin, Michelle and Sean are still there as of fairly recently. Courtney was only there for a few weeks then he crashed and got sacked (guess one hand doesn’t work), Bart’s moved up to Middlesbrough, and Rodney spent some time on the Tramlink in Croydon, now he’s on freight trains. I’m not sure about Yas or Nadine.
@@leicestertravels4705 okay 👍
I'm all for Manuel he's a sweetheart .
Useless when it comes to driving busses but a sweetheart.
Best feeling passing yout bus test. Even better than passing your car test. Well done Claire.
I wanted this lady to pass her Bus Driving Test & she past her Bus Driving Test so A big well done to her & I wish her many happy & safe Bus Driving journeys ahead of her
Black dude gets reggae as bg music. Love it hahah.
He's Angolan - Portuguese speaker.
Glad Clair passed, she will become calmer with time, she seems a nice genuine woman which makes a change, I hope she is still driving and enjoying it
Claire is so happy that she passed
That Claire's instructor is such a gentleman.
I was exited for Claire! However, I can't help but wonder is she's still driving double deckers some 7-8 years later.
I almost cried when the examiner said claire passed. Congrats claire
I am a bus driver and I have been for 10 years,the funniest thing is even when I drive now I still have my instructors voice rattling around in my head about mirrors and covering the foot brake and keeping wide,but it is a ticket to a great job,very long hours,and the reality of what they show you in the training school to what happens out on the road is always different,in fact it's sugar coated in the training school
Same here, slow down, feather the brake, pinch abit of the lane
Same with me.. "work the mirrors, cover the brake"
@@shaxrahman close down both lanes
I have just passed my driving test for the bus , class D . Now I am under a mentor helping me learn how to issue tickets and pick up passengers. Hardest thing I’ve ever done. Just so much to remember.
Hilarious when she missed the bus stop.
Thanks for uploading these episodes. They really lighten up my day
Clare looked really happy when she passed
I would love to be like that!
I've been driving articulated buses for eleven years now, love the things. But, they can bight hard if you don't keep your mind on your vehicle every inch of the way. Gross weight can be up to 32 tonne and reversing is a trick. As for mirror checks, they must be instinctive. I check both exterior mirrors when moving from a stand every time regardless of the situation, be it a bus stop or moving off from traffic lights.
It’s amazing how many times I’ve driven a heavy vehicle and had cars pull out in front of me and BANG!
They get out and go “ I didn’t see you
Claire And Manuel Are The BOSS
10 ton bus is not particularly large. I have a recreational coach that is 23t (42'10") and it is not the biggest available. The difference with the routemaster is the relatively short wheelbase. A 42' RV coach in North America will have a wheelbase of around 260".
What I find funny is that Claire is driving one of the smallest cars in the world and now she wants to suddenly change to a 61 ft double decker bus
The bus is 36 ft!
If you had to park in London it would make sense too.
@Phelan dam that’s a big step forward.
@Phelan They must have been desperate.
Smartcars are probably the most economical car on the road apart from the electric ones. A tank of petrol probably lasts weeks and she can probably fill it up for about £30
Recently passed my test my god I felt for her it is such an intense course
I passed the test 8 months ago and I know how Clair had felt . It was a nerve wracking experience 😰😰😭🤪😅😂🤣😇😝
Well when Claire drivers a little Meat Box (lol) it's no surprise she is scared and freaking out lol going from a tiny little put put to a great big put put lol
It's interesting watching how these guys go. I'm going for bus driver training in Sydney next week!
How was it? Are u a bus driver now?
@@djmetrosexual795 i think he/she flopped 💀
The lady did a really good job I'm a bus operator in LA yaay
Even though im A bus driver but even watching these people fail are really getting to me
So happy for Claire passing, it clearly meant allot to her! I wonder if she is still driving? Hope so.
She is she is my secondary school bus driver
@@trumpeter8201 Good to hear, thanks :)
@@M2M-matt aha no problem!
The test is a nerve wrecking experience
Passed my bus test at the end of september. Been driving for arriva for a couple of months. Its not easy to drive the busses. Especially tight corners where you have to put your front end on the opposite side of the road to avoid the curb or railings on the nearside, alot of car drivers dont realise the space large vehicles need. So please if you drive a car. Just think. What if a bus needs to turn this corner. Thanks❤
Well done you😁😁 she was lucky to have her instructor really nice dude..best wishes to all
One of these training buses is actually for sale at the moment, I am 18 and looking to train as a bus driver, I was browsing through buses to see how much they are to buy (curiosity) and bam there was one of these training buses 😂
I can't remember as it was quite a while ago but I think it was just eBay as I was looking at Mercedes Vario Minibuses and stumbled across it by accident
18? You have to be 24 for PCV brah.
mattkaythetimelord some companies can put you through at 18/19 with restrictions, but I know for a fact companies near me are training 18/19 year olds up
I believe the company near me takes people on with a minimum of 6 months driving experience as they have their own training program, if you were taking the test without a company backing you yeah I think there are different rules
If you are under 21 you are on a restricted licence so you can't drive more than 50k from your home depot
The excitement of new jobs ...I know it girl.
Urban driving is a complete nightmare.. Rural routes and coachwork gives more of a sense of real driving. National Express for example. As an ex bus and coach driver I always wanted to try the Greyhound routes in America to see and feel what they are like..? That kind of work must include nights away from home and accommodation thrown in too given the vast distances covered? Even private hire work isn't or wasn't too bad when I tried it. Days out to amusement and leisure parks and the driver gets a free breakfast and goes on all the rides. Well they used to when I did the work I have no idea what it is like these days but would be great to know these little perks still exist to show appreciation to the driver for getting them all there safe and sound and back again..
Congratulations Claire🎁🎁🎉🎉your instructor is good👍👍
Well done Claire 🎉I start bus school in 2 weeks 🙏🏽
20:27 What she should have said is "The bus just changed! What kind of magic is this?!"
As soon as he said Claire passed I was like it was the bananas
So happy for u Ms.Claire .
Nice to see gopal he taught me and I drove a bus for 5 years. I now live in 🇫🇷
Bananas worked ha ha!
i love claire greets from a kolleg from Berlin i hope she still works in a Bus
How to pass a bus driving test “eat a banana” lol 😆
I work at the depot that Claire took her test at.
would Love 2 have Claire as my buss driver. Difference between Claire and all others, she don`t need just a job, she didn`t spoke of money. She rely wants to be a buss driver! It`s a mind set!
Pamela is becoming a bus driver ??!
well done gave would be proud
Steven Got A+ And He Says: "Yay I can Drive The Bendy Bus!"
Lol
I wonder how they would have gone in the old 'RT's' with a crash box?
in Sweden you can do as many driving test as you like, it's only up to the driving school how many they will pay for, if you pay yourself, you can do one every day all year if you're rich enough
If you rich enough I don’t think you’d be a bus driver loool
Here's me going to comment & congratulate Claire like she passed her test yesterday..😂🤣
Nevertheless, I am still happy seeing her pass, she earnt it.
What an amazing instructor she had as well, that helped her a lot in the end feel.
It'd be awesome to follow up on the one's who passed their test to see where they're at now with it all.
Good work Claire on passing 🚏
Man, that looks hard! We don't have ones like that in the US.
i go on tons of buses that wack their way through trees and stuff that over hang the roads lol like proper wacking through them. I guess its like anything, do everything they want you to in the test, do everything you want once youve passed lol
Those head on collisions though. Glad ur okay !
Gopal is a great instructor, very calm
Bus drivers
I have yet to drive a bus, and have only rarely been on a double-decker. The last time I was on a double-decker was at a cousin's wedding a bit over 3 years ago.
As a professional I am very impressed with Claire’s Instructor
I went to Training School in the Midlands. It's not as harsh as this, athough we learn on Saloons instead of deckers. Hell, i started training as this show was on, i was told *not* to watch it xD
Also i think their training busses are the same busses that we drive in service here now. Which is fun
The bus community welcomes Manuel's son ❤️❤️❤️❤️
absolutely buzzing for claire
I love buses. Buses are the best
You don't become a Bus Driver based on Chance. You don't chase something you want to do because you had to do it.
Thank you - love it
Nice update.Enjoy it thank's
Double deckers are fun to drive :) You can hurl them around corners much faster than you can a similarly sized single decker. (Don't ask me how I know!)
They went past my flat 6:43 😂😂
PsyMasterMindTV lmfay
Then I'll come to visit.
See bananas are very useful even before they are peeled they can have a very calming affect / effect for / on her.. Ding Dong..
Driving 60ft articulated buses is much easier than driving a 40 ft bus.
I wanna be a bus driver too. maybe one day i'll be brave enough to do it
I'm a bus driver and I love it! Let me know if you need any help ✌️
Phoebe.....is that you on the program?? ;)
Get ur own business
Same
@@TangoCharlieAlpha yes it's phoebe buffay
I might consider opening banana stores in front of driving schools as new business model! That’ll do!
Why
@@bigslim5847
Watch the video and you’ll understand
What should he have reacted at 14.35 for the white van?the van had to slow down and give way. Apart from paying some attention in case of pulling out what else needed to be done?i mean if you slow down every single time when there is a T junction and you have way to go then you never reach ur destination in time.
As a bus driver myself, I cover my break when people approach the main road from a side street, Simply because drivers don't want to be stuck behind a bus. Some will pull out in front of you. The reason why the instructor was saying he was going to fast was because you have standing passengers breaking heavy even though it's not your fault will cause injuries, The idea is to prevent that.
When I'm in a bus, they hit the trees all the time. I dont understand how that would not be a normal thing for professional drivers.
They are double decker's. Tall busses and low hanging branches...??
It is but it shows the instructor that you are paying attention to everything around you when you do your best to miss low hanging branches while being aware of your surroundings.
14:52 I love this part 🤣
20:31 them people be like: wait where u going?
I don’t wanna be rude but it’s funny how that instructor is called Ghopal cos he’s nice and it’s like come on pal ye got to go!
How’s that rude ahaha
@@mandemt1076 haha, I was like 13 when I wrote that. I think I meant not to make fun of his name as some people out there are pretty sensitive 👍
@@thedirectionoflife5384 haha
The theory test pass mark is actually 85 out of 100 not 40 as that's module 2
they should do a where are they now follow up to this series.
I have felt quite a few drivers mount a curb when I have been in buses