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<\/p>\nThe safety of the trucks on European roads is in the spotlight after Euro NCAP today revealed the first set of results for its brand-new ‘Truck Safe’ assessment programme. This is the very first time that HGVs have been tested for safety.<\/p>\n
Out of nine trucks assessed, Volvo\u2019s FH Aero and FM models both earned a maximum five-star rating, while Iveco\u2019s current S-Way model emerged as the weakest performer with one star. The Scania G-series and Renault Trucks T earned four stars, while the DAF XF, MAN TGX, Mercedes-Benz Actros L and Scania R-series all scored three stars.<\/p>\n
The four trucks to be awarded the CitySafe accreditation were the Volvo FH Aero and FM, the DAF XF and the Scania G-series.<\/p>\n
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Truck Safe is the first of Euro NCAP\u2019s testing protocols to adopt a new framework that measures vehicle safety across the lifecycle of an accident. For this particular assessment of long-haul HGVs, the evaluation methodology \u2018the Stages of Safety\u2019 focuses on three stages and the timeline of a typical accident scenario: the hours and minutes before an accident with an emphasis on safe driving, active safety system intervention before an incident or crash avoidance and the post-crash \u2018golden hour\u2019 after an incident.<\/p>\n
A percentage score is awarded for performance during each stage. These scores are then collated to determine an overall rating out of five stars. The assessment categories are: Safe Driving – occupant monitoring, driver engagement, vision and vehicle assistance; Crash Avoidance – ADAS performance in avoiding frontal, lane change, and low-speed manoeuvring collisions; and Post Crash Safety – Rescue information and ease of extrication during the \u2018golden hour\u2019.<\/p>\n
Matthew Avery, director of strategic development, Euro NCAP said: \u201cThis testing shows there is a big difference between the relative safety of current truck models. It\u2019s worth noting the differences we\u2019re seeing are down to manufacturers\u2019 current safety strategies. That means these results provide a strong snapshot of the HGV market before Euro NCAP influences the safety of vehicles.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe results show that there are plenty of safety features available in the market and not necessarily just with more expensive models. For instance, Renault, that achieved four stars, is positioned towards the less expensive end of the market.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd likewise, there\u2019s a big question over who makes the safest truck. I think it\u2019s interesting that Volvo, without any motivation from Euro NCAP, has produced a truck that\u2019s done really, really well and represents real safety gains on European roads. Volvo has the technologies that are going to address most of the crashes that account for the 3,000 or so people that are killed every year on Europe\u2019s roads.\u201d<\/p>\n