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FWIW bull bars make trucks more dangerous for occupants too, by increasing likelihood of life-threatening injuries to leg arteries. "Light Vehicles Safety Buil
by neftaly 3y ago
FWIW bull bars make trucks more dangerous for occupants too, by increasing likelihood of life-threatening injuries to leg arteries.
"Light Vehicles Safety Built in Not Bolted On" - https://autoexpert.com.au/s/Light-Vehicles-safety-built-in-not-bolted-on-David-Jenkins-BHP-Billiton-2.pdf https://autoexpert.com.au/s/Light-Vehicles-safety-built-in-n...
- WirelessGigabit 3y agoThe reality is that if you drive in deer country you're much more likely to hit a deer than another vehicle. And the bull bar will actually decrease the damage on your vehicle when hitting a deer.
- neftaly 3y agoThe relevant test in this report simulated a single-vehicle impact. The best insurance policy against kangaroos/deer is a modern, safe vehicle with crumple zones (and, y'know, an actual insurance policy that you'll live to collect).
- Eddy_Viscosity2 3y agoA problem with hitting a deer, especially in a car, is that the bulk of body mass is sitting just above hood level and will therefore impact directly on and then through the windshield at the driver. Crumple zones won't matter.