2007-09-13 04:44:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Like todvango says, it's so you'll see it, and recognize it for what it is. The yellow school bus color is unique. There is even a law (in NH anyway) that says you must re-paint it a different color when it's not used as a school bus anymore.
2007-09-13 14:52:33 · answer #1 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The color is called National School Bus Yellow. About 60 yrs ago a study determined that this color was most visible. Federal and state laws require it to be used on all school buses.
2007-09-13 15:44:58 · answer #2 · answered by nighthawker03 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like some road signs that are painted yellow, "railroad crossing", "school crossing", school buses that are painted yellow so motorists can be on alert to slow down while approaching it, especially while those red lights are flashing to prepare them to stop.
2007-09-13 11:59:11 · answer #3 · answered by slimdude142 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visibility and since they have been yellow for so long... recognizabilitly.
2007-09-13 11:56:33 · answer #4 · answered by todvango 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So you can see them, silly. Why do you think they are yellow? Because they ran out of pink? Get real.
2007-09-13 15:19:01 · answer #5 · answered by kystarlyte_kystarlight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in England, but I'm guessing so you can spot them easily. Both for the kids who are waiting for them and for other road users to take care.
2007-09-13 11:52:07 · answer #6 · answered by liverpoollass 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
visibility
2007-09-13 12:36:34 · answer #7 · answered by stevenil43 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
visibility
2007-09-13 11:52:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's cool?
2007-09-13 11:51:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋