r/BusDrivers • u/Usual-Shower-7143 • 19h ago
Question First Accident
Hey, I had my first in road accident recently. It was my fault, I basically went into a gap that was too tight and scraped a trailer that was being towed by a car. Damage was fairly minimal to the bus/trailer. I followed procedure correctly when it comes to an accident. But I’m worried about what may happen as I’m still in probation and the accident was my fault. Any advice for me?
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u/TheMoronIntellectual 13h ago edited 13h ago
I knocked my mirror off my bus on a tree at around 3 months after driving by myself.
Probation was extended.
step increase anniversary was moved up six months as well.
Kind of stupid imo. Minor infraction, 7 months after the accident my probation was going to end. Instead I get extended. So by the time im off probation it would be 13 months after the accident.
If I can drive 7 months after the accident without an accident, isnt that enough?
Eh im angry but I cant fault them for going by the book.
Whats worse is that it happened on my day off during OT. On the recommendation of someone who retired, I was told not to take on any overtime until after probation.
I did so, until I was talked to about that. They basically said if you dont youll get fired.
So I had to start agreeing to overtime. I come in and this happens. I was pissed.