Yes, you're right.. that's why it's more than just the skin of the car.. it's called the crumple zone: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/safety-

Yes, you're right.. that's why it's more than just the skin of the car.. it's called the crumple zone: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/safety-regulatory-devices/crumple-zone.htm http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/safety-regu... The idea is that the entire front of the car is a crumple zone (to absorb the impact), and there's a rigid frame around the passenger compartment.