Volvo was dropped from a height of 30 meters

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Volvo was dropped from a height of 30 meters

18.11.2020 News

Volvo dropped several cars from a height of 30 meters for crash tests.

According to the automaker, such tests are very important for training rescue services. Volvo lifted the cars to a height of 30 meters with a crane, and then smashed them several times.

Such a test allowed to simulate damage to cars at high speeds, as well as during a collision with trucks.

The main purpose of the crash test was to practice the skills of emergency rescuers, who had to detect damaged vehicles with tools and quickly evacuate possible victims.

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