Vehicle Type
Vehicle type refers to the classification of a vehicle based on its design, construction, and intended use. Vehicle types include cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, and other types of vehicles. The vehicle type is an important factor in determining a vehicle’s registration, insurance, and operating costs, as well as its capabilities and intended use.
How many types of vehicles are there?
The exact number of vehicle types depends on how they are classified and the criteria used for classification. However, common types of vehicles include:- Cars (passenger vehicles): sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, station wagons, SUVs, and minivans
- Light-duty trucks: pickups, vans, and sport utility vehicles
- Heavy-duty trucks: tractor-trailers, delivery trucks, dump trucks, and other commercial vehicles
- Buses: city buses, school buses, tour buses, and others
- Motorcycles: street bikes, touring bikes, sport bikes, and others
- Off-road vehicles: all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), dirt bikes, and others