At a vehicle accident, what is the point of placing apparatus at an angle to the crash site?

a. to deflect vehicle traffic away from the crash site
b. to resist movement of the barrier in the event of a collision
c. so the apparatus will be pushed off to the side if struck behind by an oncoming vehicle
d. to present the widest visual profile to oncoming traffic


Answer: c. so the apparatus will be pushed off to the side if struck behind by an oncoming vehicle

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