You likely have no idea what the contraption in the above photo is called, even though you probably drive past them every day.
They're called crash attenuators and they’re simple, efficient and safe devices that can absorb the impact of a vehicle collision, while protecting the lives inside.
We have several kinds of attenuators – fixed attenuators, truck-mounted attenuators and crash barrels are common types – to choose from, depending on the situation and need.