# School Bus A school bus is a bright yellow vehicle that takes children to school. It's a safe and fun way to travel with friends! - **Category:** [Vehicles](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/vehicles) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Also known as:** Public School Bus, Yellow School Bus ![School Bus](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771426824/objects/5203.jpg) ## Appearance The School Bus is a long, rectangular vehicle instantly recognizable by its bright 'National School Bus Glossy Yellow' color. It typically has large, evenly spaced windows and black lettering or stripes along its sides, often with a large stop sign arm that extends outwards. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia ## Interesting facts - It is legally required to stop for a school bus's extended stop arm. - School buses are designed to be safer than cars, even without passenger seatbelts. - School buses transport more students than all other public transit combined. - The specific yellow color, 'National School Bus Glossy Yellow,' was chosen for maximum visibility. ## Special abilities - **The Guardian Arm:** School Buses have an extendable stop sign arm that lights up to signal traffic to stop when children are getting on or off, ensuring their safety. - **Alerting Beacon:** It features flashing red lights that activate when stopping, warning drivers from far away that children are present and require caution. - **Crash Cushioning:** School Buses have high-backed, closely spaced seats designed to absorb impact, creating a 'compartmentalization' effect for passenger protection. - **Quick Escape:** Many School Buses are equipped with multiple emergency exit windows and roof hatches, allowing for rapid evacuation in unusual situations. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 12 m - **Weight:** 12000 kg - **Speed:** 90 km/h - **Fuel Type:** Diesel - **Passenger Capacity:** 72 ## Traits - [Iconic](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/iconic): Pertaining to species widely recognized and emblematic for their cultural, environmental, or symbolic significance. - [Safety](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/safety): Safety objects or measures are designed to protect individuals from harm, reduce risks, and prevent accidents or injuries. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Public Transport](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/public-transport): Public transport refers to shared passenger services available to the general public, typically running on fixed routes and schedules. - [Regulatory](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/regulatory): Regulatory objects or signs convey rules, laws, or restrictions that must be obeyed, typically to maintain order, safety, or compliance. - [Wheeled](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wheeled): Describes species exhibiting circular or wheel-like structures primarily used for movement or rotation. ## Collections - [Land Vehicles](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/land-vehicles) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Explore with care and ask an adult if you’re unsure what to do. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify School Bus? Compare body shape, wheel layout, how it moves and what equipment it carries. What a vehicle does is often clearer than its exact maker or model. Vehicle Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is School Bus? 12 m ### How much does School Bus weigh? 12000 kg ### How fast can School Bus move? 90 km/h ### What fuel does School Bus use? Diesel ### How many passengers can School Bus carry? 72 ## More Vehicles - [Police Car](https://www.snappit.app/explore/police-car) - [Police Motorcycle](https://www.snappit.app/explore/police-motorcycle) - [Ambulance](https://www.snappit.app/explore/ambulance) - [Fire Engine Ladder Truck](https://www.snappit.app/explore/fire-engine-ladder-truck) --- Source: [School Bus: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/school-bus)