Types of vehicles with definitions Airship (also dirigible) an aircraft consisting of a large gas balloon that looks like a ship, and a gondola where passengers sit. Gondola is a structure suspended below the balloon. Airplane (also plane) an aircraft that has wings and an engine, used for transporting people or goods ATV (all-terrain vehicle) a small open vehicle with four large wheels and a single seat in the middle, used for driving on dirt roads Automobile (car) a road vehicle that has four wheels and engine, that is designed for one driver and one to seven passengers Ambulance a vehicle that provides medical care in an emergency and takes the patients to or from hospital Balloon (also hot-air balloon) an aircraft consisting of a large spherical bag filled with gas or hot air, and basket suspended below the bag Bicycle (informal bike) a vehicle consisting of a metal frame, one small seat, handlebars and two wheels, that a person rid...