Van rollover crash test video

MrNoodly · Jan 14, 2020

This video is to promote the company that does crash testing, but the featured vehicle is a Ford E-series van converted to an ambulance. I wish I knew whether the conversion included extra rollover protection, because there's a lot less damage than I expected. The unsecured EMT dummies didn't fare as well. Buckle up, folks.

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jacqueg · Jan 14, 2020

I did NOT like watching that!

I have a question though. They accelerated the van directly sideways. In my very limited experience, in real life you're more likely to be driving forward or at an angle, rather than hitting a barrier directly sideways. How typical do you think this rollover would be?

MrNoodly · Jan 15, 2020

jacqueg said:
I did NOT like watching that!

I have a question though. They accelerated the van directly sideways. In my very limited experience, in real life you're more likely to be driving forward or at an angle, rather than hitting a barrier directly sideways. How typical do you think this rollover would be?

Rollovers usually start after severe swerves, like to avoid something in the road, or from taking a sharp turn too quickly. One side of the van lifts and the rear end swings out. If it swings to the point where the tires are scrubbing sideways rather than rolling, and/or if the wheels drop off the pavement or hit the curb, the van will roll. By that time it's usually moving mostly sideways.

highest_vision · Jan 15, 2020

This is basically what happened in my crash earlier this month. If you spin out for whatever reason and leave the road sideways, this will be the result. I agree with buckling up. I was the only thing left in the cab.

crofter · Jan 15, 2020

I put in a bulkhead and use seat belt, try to keep the weight low in the cargo area. No guarentees though, I still will swerve for animals and silly people in cars while slamming on the brakes. -crofter

Pleasant Travels · Jan 15, 2020

For particular van models, its even worse than you know.

If you have an extended Ford or Dodge shuttle type passenger van,...look out.

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B and C · Jan 15, 2020

Get a Roadtrek. They don't turn over. They do extensive crash testing.

Oldwolf · Jan 22, 2020

If a vehicle rolled as in the video while also having forward motion, much more damaged from sliding against an abrasive surface would result. Still, it was interesting that it seemed that a lot of damage was absorbed by the extended top on that vehicle.

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