NOCTI Auto Body Practice Test

When an energy absorber has collapsed, it can no longer safely perform its job of dissipating crash energy. Its deformation indicates it has reached the end of its useful life and cannot restore the vehicle to the original safety performance. Repairing or patching cannot reliably restore the energy-absorbing capacity, and cleaning does not address the structural damage. Replacing the collapsed energy absorber is needed to maintain proper crashworthiness and alignment, ensuring occupant protection in future impacts.