Padded Fire Hydrant

There are a few fire hydrants in our society but I am not sure if they will work should a need arise. I guess they are there more for compliance with rules than any other purpose. On of the fire hydrant is placed at a little awkward place. It is right at a turn and a little too close to the road. I have never seen or heard about anyone bumping into it but seeing it padded with tires makes me feel it had caused a few dents in some cars.