Will a Rear-End Collision Damage the Chassis Beam?

[Rodney]

It depends on the specific situation. If the steel plate in the trunk is severely deformed, the chassis beam will definitely be damaged; otherwise, there will be no issue. Here are some relevant details: 1. Rear-end collision scenario: At a certain speed, if the car being hit is stationary, a rear-end collision by another vehicle is highly likely to damage the chassis beam. However, if the car being hit is also moving, and another vehicle rear-ends it, the trunk may be severely damaged, but the chassis beam remains unaffected. This situation is related to relative speed—the greater the relative speed difference, the higher the likelihood of the chassis beam being damaged. 2. Liability in rear-end collisions: Generally, the rear vehicle is fully at fault in a rear-end collision, as traffic rules clearly stipulate that 'drivers must maintain a safe distance.' However, there are scenarios where the front vehicle must also bear some responsibility, such as making a U-turn, driving over the line, cutting in, intentionally creating a dangerous situation, reversing, rolling back, or 'overtaking on the right.'