Highway guardrail is a belt shaped protective and energy absorbing structure installed on the outside or central divider of highway lanes. Its main purpose is to absorb collision energy, buffer and guide through blocking, guardrail deformation, or vehicle climbing in the event of an accident, thereby blocking the vehicle and reducing the degree of injury to drivers and passengers. According to the location of the cross-section of the road, highway guardrails can be divided into roadside guardrails and central median guardrails. According to the degree of deformation after being hit by a vehicle, it can be further divided into rigid guardrails, semi-rigid guardrails, and flexible guardrails.

By continuously setting up guardrails, the boundaries of the lanes can be clearly delineated, guiding the driver's line of sight and improving driving safety. The design of the guardrail takes into account aesthetics, coordinates with the road environment, and provides a comfortable driving environment for the driver.