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Old 11-13-2012, 02:49 PM   #8
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I believe that was an MCI rather than a Prevost. That was a 30 mph crash. This video is an MCI undergoing a 35 mph crash. There is a significant difference in impact with the 5 mph additional speed. A concrete barrier is a formidable obstacle. Virtually all of the energy of the wreck is transmitted back to the vehicle. Hitting a concrete barrier at 35 mph has the same force as hitting a similar weight vehicle head on that is traveling at 35 mph toward you. If you hit something, go for something softer and preferably at a glancing blow rather than head on.
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