Practice question

What is a 'dispositif anti-encastrement' (rear underrun protection device / rear bumper bar) on a heavy truck designed to do?

  1. Prevents passenger cars from sliding under the rear of the truck during a rear-end collision, ensuring car crumple zones and airbags deploy properly
  2. Protects the truck's rear differential from mud splatters
  3. Acts as a luggage carrying rack for spare tyres
  4. Pushes trailing cars away during high-speed reversing

Answer: A — Prevents passenger cars from sliding under the rear of the truck during a rear-end collision, ensuring car crumple zones and airbags deploy properly

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