What begins as a simple drift-off lane departure can quickly escalate into a higher-angle cross-median crash. The angle at which a vehicle impacts a barrier significantly affects the energy transferred to occupants during the crash. Flexible barrier systems are designed to absorb more energy, reducing the force experienced by vehicle occupants. This is why they’re our preferred choice, with adjustments made based on the specific context.
However, selecting the right barrier system involves considering a wide range of factors, such as the likelihood of nuisance strikes, required containment levels, offset and deflection zone clearance, motorcyclist safety, compatibility with other barriers, and maintenance requirements or costs… and the list goes on.
We cover all this in our 2-day Road Safety Barrier course.
More info here: https://safesystemsolutions.com.au/training-workshops/
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