Children Can Solve This Puzzle Instantly - But Adults Find It Hard

A simple logic puzzle can bamboozle a lot of adults - but 80% of children can solve it near-instantly, National Geographic has said.

The puzzle is this - which way is the bus going?

The identical windows at each end of the bus seem to offer no clue as to which direction it’s travelling - but there IS a clue buried in there.

It’s the door - there’s no visible entrance, which means that the bus must be travelling to the right.

If it was travelling left, you would be able to see the entrance door where passengers climb on.

National Geographic showed off the puzzle as part of its Brain Games TV series on YouTube - and claims that 80% of under-10s got it right instantly.

It’s not clear why youngsters seem to find it easier than adults - but some UCL research suggests that youngsters are more willing to guess based on incomplete information, according to Metro.

The puzzle has been shared widely this week on social media - as adults struggle to get to grips with it.