Temp-to-hire offer, worth it? - 7 months and counting

I got a contract offer for 5 months as a school bus driver and I am unsure whether to accept. There are 5 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. The contract could extend. How did you handle benefits?

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It saved me later.

Ask about extension likelihood and whether the team has hired contractors before.