Hockey puck collisions with cars can be dangerous, but according to some experts, they’re not quite hard enough to jolt a car into motion. In an article for Forbes, JP Mangalindan reports that scientists are still trying to determine just how powerful a hockey puck needs to be in order to cause a car crash. Until then, drivers may be able to rest easy knowing that their hockey-stick-wielding opponents won’t be causing much havoc on the road any time soon.
What is a hockey puck?
A hockey puck is a round object made of rubber or plastic that is used in ice hockey. It is about the size of a tennis ball and has a circumference of about 22 inches (56 cm).
Are hockey pucks hard enough to jack up a car?
Hockey pucks are a common projectile in playing the sport of ice hockey. They are also known as “puck” or “stick”. Hockey pucks can be hard, but is it enough to cause damage to a car?
There is no definitive answer, as there is no real way to test this claim. Much like any other object, the hardness of a hockey puck will depend on the material it is made from, its size, and how tightly it is packed. However, a hockey puck isn’t likely to cause serious damage to a car if it doesn’t hit it at an extremely high speed.
What are the risks of jackhammering a car with a hockey puck?
There is a myth that hockey pucks are hard enough to jack up a car. While they may be harder than a standard puck, this is not entirely true.
If you hit a car with a hockey puck, the force of the impact will cause the puck to burst and the shards of rubber will spread across the surface of the car. This can potentially lead to serious injuries if someone was driving the car at the time. In addition, if you were aiming for the windshield, this could cause serious damage.
How to avoid being prosecuted if you jack up a car with a hockey puck
If you happen to find yourself in possession of a hockey puck and you want to know how to avoid being prosecuted, then you should take the following precautions:
1. Make sure that the hockey puck is securely wrapped so that it does not come into contact with any metal object.
2. Use the puck only if you are intending to harm the car in some way and only if you are confident that you can hit the car hard enough to cause damage.
Conclusion
One of the most common questions we get asked is whether or not hockey pucks are hard enough to jack up a car. The answer, unfortunately, is that there isn’t really a definitive answer as it depends on the make and model of your car and the size and shape of a hockey puck. That said, if you’re concerned that your car may be at risk from a puck being hit by a player in-game, it’s worth checking with your insurance company to see if they offer special coverage for things like this.