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The Vehicle Classification Presentation delivers a comprehensive explanation of how vehicles are categorized based on various parameters, highlighting their importance across the automotive and transportation industries. This presentation provides a clear understanding of the classification systems used to organize vehicles according to their design, functionality, and technological features, while emphasizing their impact on business, regulatory, and technological applications.

1. Vehicle Classifications by FHWA Understanding Different Types of Vehicles

2. Introduction The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) classifies vehicles based on size, axles, and usage. Understanding these classifications helps in transportation planning, infrastructure design, and road safety.

3. Motorcycles Two or three-wheeled motorized vehicles Steered using handlebars Includes motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, and motor-powered bicycles

4. Passenger Cars Includes sedans, coupes, and station wagons Designed primarily for transporting passengers Can tow small trailers

5. Two-Axle, Four-Tire Vehicles Includes pickups, vans, campers, ambulances, and minibuses Different from passenger cars due to their function and design

6. Buses Designed for passenger transport Two or three axles Includes school buses, transit buses, and coaches

7. Single-Unit Trucks Entire vehicle on a single frame Can have two, three, or more axles Used for cargo transportation

8. Single-Trailer Trucks Consists of a tractor unit pulling a trailer Varies from 3 to 6 or more axles Commonly used in freight transportation

9. Multi-Trailer Trucks Consists of a tractor pulling multiple trailers Can have 5 to 7 or more axles Used for long-haul heavy cargo

10. Summary Table Motorcycles: 2-3 axles (Bike, Scooter) Passenger Cars: 2 axles (Sedan, Coupe) Two-Axle, Four-Tire: 2 axles (Pickup, Van) Buses: 2-3 axles (School Bus, Transit Bus) Single-Unit Trucks: 2-4+ axles (Box Truck, RV) Single-Trailer Trucks: 3-6+ axles (Semi-Truck) Multi-Trailer Trucks: 5-7+ axles (Road Train)

11. Quiz Time! 1. How many axles does a typical motorcycle have? A) 2-3 B) 4 C) 6 2. What type of vehicle is a school bus classified as? A) Passenger Car B) Bus C) Multi-Trailer Truck 3. Which vehicle type has the most axles? A) Passenger Car B) Single-Trailer Truck C) Multi-Trailer Truck

12. Conclusion FHWA classifications help in road safety and transportation management Vehicles are classified based on axles, function, and design Understanding these types is important for automotive and transport studies

13. Thank You! Questions? Discussion time!