In vehicles, there is a safety design feature many people might be unaware of.
There are areas in each vehicle known as crumple zones, or deformation zones, which are specifically designed to crush or crumple upon impact. The crumple zones have been in effect in most vehicles since the 1970s, after Mercedez-Benz introduced the design concept in 1959.
Typically located in the front end of a vehicle, the crumple zones will absorb at least some impact from a crash with another car or other object, which helps to protect the driver and passengers. Although this causes more damage to the vehicle, the crumple zones are there to help protect lives more than the car.
Crumple zones are a passive safety mechanism, just like seatbelts, head restraints or airbags, that have resulted in fewer traffic crash deaths and contribute to road safety. This passive safety technology is for mitigating the consequences of a crash during and after impact, which protects those in the vehicle and reduces injury severity when any injuries happen.
If you have questions about the safety features or crumple zones on your vehicle, the team at Marv’s Body Shop can help.