Wednesday, August 28, 2024

The Scorpion

 On the street we go to watch the sunset, this strange truck has been parked for weeks. I have never seen a truck like it. Weird.


And even weirder is this...


It's name is Scorpion! Never would I EVER sit in this truck!




12 comments:

Ann said...

I have never seen a truck like that either. I wonder what that thing on the back is for.

DeniseinVA said...

You picked the perfect quote to go with this strange truck.

DeniseinVA said...

I just checked it out. You can read up about them here:

https://www.mainstreetmaterials.com/safety-solutions/scorpion-truck-mounted-attenuator/

It might be more involved, but I think the contraption on the back can be attached to various vehicles in construction and acts as a shock absorber if someone drives into it.

MadSnapper said...

its really cool and I just read all about it. https://www.traffixdevices.com/products/attenuators/scorpion2-tma

Shug said...

I have seen a few of these in our area. The scorpion attachment on the trucks is used as a mobile crash cushion that supports the vehicle's frame. I don't like seeing that big ol' scorpion but I guess it does get the attention of people passing by.

Mari said...

I've never seen anything like that before either. Very interesting reading about it.

Debby said...

Never seen that around before. Interesting

Ida said...

Yes that was a mighty interesting truck. After reading the comments I know understand what it's purpose is. Loved the quote.

HappyK said...

I've never seen a truck like that either. Interesting reading about it though.

Red Rose Alley said...

hmmm. wonder what that is all about? If you find out, let us know! Your posts are filled with interesting things and wonder, Ginny.

Have a good rest of the week.

~Sheri

Rose said...

What I want to know is missing the scorpion good or bad?

Carla from The River said...

Interesting indeed!!

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