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Why is that on some sections of interstate they're closer to one side, then on down they'll be closer to the other side? Why not put them in the middle of the median?

If they are dead in the middle they are not as effective. Basically the suspension of the car is in full compression and more likely to go under the cables.

Maybe someone can be more descriptive, but that is how I remember it being explained.

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Posted by dewster

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Posted on 1/4/15 at 12:58 pm to fightin tigers

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If they are dead in the middle they are not as effective. Basically the suspension of the car is in full compression and more likely to go under the cables.

Maybe someone can be more descriptive, but that is how I remember it being explained.

That may be true, but they are way to close to the lanes in this area for something that is basically inoperable after one hit.

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Posted by Hammertime

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Posted on 1/4/15 at 12:59 pm to fightin tigers

Under or flip over. Just to one side, the cars are usually not high enough to flip over it, and on the other side, the suspension is coming up from the car basically bouncing out of the ditch and hitting the up slope on the side with the cables.

Hopefully that explains it a little more. It works in my mind

Eta: the short and sweet of it has to do with cars either flipping over it or driving under/over it

This post was edited on 1/4/15 at 1:03 pm

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Posted by Martini

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Posted on 1/4/15 at 1:03 pm to fightin tigers

Because it typically is the highest area. The middle of the median is a low section and the vehicle can be over it. The reason for the staggering of sides is maintenance, grass cutting etc...

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