School bus drivers from across Delaware will compete this spring in the annual Delaware School Bus Safety Competition in Smyrna. Events include a written test, a pre-trip inspection and negotiating a driving course. Media is welcome to cover the driving competition, which begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 5 at Smyrna Middle School, 700 Duck Creek Parkway, Smyrna.

The school bus safety competition is designed to recognize excellence in school bus drivers while demonstrating skills needed in their demanding jobs.  The top two competitors will be eligible to enter the 42^nd International School Bus Driver Safety Competition to be held in conjunction with the National School Transportation Association Convention July 14 to 15 in Milwaukee.