Pennsylvania School Bus Driver Safe Driving Competition

The Pupil Transportation Association of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania School Bus Association hold a Pennsylvania School Bus Driver Safe Driving Competition every June to test school bus drivers´ knowledge of safety rules and safe operation of their buses in two types of bus categories: conventional and transit. A first, second and third place winner is chosen in each category. The six winners of the competition are recognized at an event in Harrisburg held every October as part of National School Bus Safety Week. Approximately 100 school bus drivers from across Pennsylvania participate in the competition each year.

2008 School Bus Driver Safety Competition Winners:

Conventional Style

• 1st Larry Hannon
• 2nd Adam Feeser
• 3rd Lisa Evans

  Transit Style

• 1st John Choffel Jr.
• 2nd Ted Dubbs
• 3rd Beth McGowan

Pictured above from left to right: Sgt. Robert J. Krol (Pennsylvania State Police), Beth McGowan, Lisa Evans, Larry Hannon and Janet L. Dolan, Director (Bureau of Driver Licensing, PennDOT).

Not Pictured: Adam Feeser, John Choffel Jr., Ted Dubbs.