Hino Liesse

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/hino-liesse

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the vehicle type?Step-floor minibus
2. What is the manufacturer?Hino Motors, Japan
3. Why does the Hino Liesse have a low step‑floor?The low step‑floor helps people of all ages and abilities, like the elderly, parents with strollers, and those with mobility challenges, to get on and off the bus quickly and safely. It makes the bus more inclusive and convenient for everyone.
4. How does the Hino Liesse help in busy city streets?Because it is small and compact, the Hino Liesse can easily navigate narrow roads and crowded streets. This helps keep city traffic moving smoothly and lets the bus reach places that larger buses cannot.

Automaker: A company engaged in the production of automobiles and other motor vehicles.
Step-floor design: A vehicle construction characterized by a significantly lowered floor, reducing the height of entry steps for improved passenger access.
Urban transit: The system of public transportation services operating within metropolitan areas, facilitating movement of people.
Tourist coach: A bus specifically designed for comfortable travel over longer distances, often used for sightseeing tours.