Unlike a cowboy rodeo, no reckless, free-styling maneuvers are allowed. To the contrary, safety was the goal of the March 17 Roadeo held at the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Transportation Service Center in Bakersfield. Drivers had to maneuver their way through 10 events that tested their ability to negotiate obstacles and situations they might encounter everyday transporting children to and from school. Each event was worth 50 points. The Roadeo keeps it real safe.
Drivers don t haul children.
It is just a driver, a big bus and some tight maneuvering. The rules are strict. On the parallel park end up over 18 inches from the curb - flunk. Drivers also flunk while simulating backing into a stall if the bus brushes a standard or a barrier or a tire touches a line. This competition instills in drivers what an awesome responsibility it is transporting children, said Chairperson Leann Kenley.