You might sometimes wonder, why are most school buses painted in such a bright and loud color. According to iflscience.com, ”for nearly a century, one color has ruled America’s roads every school morning: that unmistakable glossy yellow. It’s not by chance – it’s all thanks to one determined educator called Frank W. Cyr.” 

Buses used to be all types of different colors. Which can cause confusion, and that is not needed when so many children are being transported to school. “Aside from being chaotic, the situation was potentially dangerous and in need of firm regulation.” So, why yellow? “Human eyes are especially sensitive to the yellow wavelength of light, and it’s brilliant at attracting attention. It also remains vibrant in lower light conditions, such as during dusk and dawn, when kids are coming to and from school. It’s a similar reason why high-visibility clothing and marker pens tend to come in yellow.”

Read more here: www.iflscience.com/why-are-school-buses-painted-yellow-in-the-us-80887