impact absorption
In addition, it was proven to have a similar acceleration severity index to steel barriers, meaning the risk of injury to the occupants of the vehicles involved in collisions was no greater.
The step in the new concrete step barrier is specifically designed to enable the vehicles wheel and suspension system to absorb the impact. The vehicle will then be directed along the face of the barrier in the direction of the traffic flow, minimising injury to passengers protected by the vehicle passenger safety cage.
