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We're excited to share our world-first Rollover Stability Control (RSC) testing. The successful trial marks a landmark achievement in heavy vehicle engineering and safety, demonstrating the game-changing benefits that RSC technology can provide to heavy vehicles. During the rigorous 4-day test program, #NHVR Chief Engineer Les Bruzsa provided technical oversight whilst the specialised A-double combination was subjected to high-speed dynamic manoeuvres used in PBS assessments. The project provided invaluable real-world data to support the #NHVR’s engineering capabilities and initiatives, inform modern regulatory practices, drive development of the PBS scheme and contribute towards a safer future for all road users. Thank you to partners NTRO - National Transport Research Organisation (Anthony Germanchev), Knorr-Bremse AG (Brett Nicoll), Kenworth Truck Co. and Australian Automotive Research Centre (AARC) as well as the #NHVR team for contributing to this innovative research project. #SafetyFirst
Is this how we cater for bad driving, im missing something here?
This is where I have a problem with TECHNOLOGY. Everyting that we do to make stuff idiot proof. ABS, EBD, rollover stability etc. Rather check who you employ and pay the good workers better. Reward good people, I believe that is a better investment.
Lots of uneducated comments. IE- the outriggers are for the testing phase only. They prevent the un-equipped trailer from actually rolling over. Now.... the cost ?. It is basically stability control the same as your modern car. ABS with the ability to activate individual wheel brakes with a PWM signal from an ECU picking up a signal such a YOR (X/Y/Z) and speed . This is completely different to your average truck/trailer combo that uses a very simple air braking system . Also, be interesting to see the effect on a multi combination - many trailers with the middle trailer causing the braking . Not being negative but being realistic .
I don't understand...training wheels on trucks?
It’s awesome to see the technology working and shows the importance of if it’s fitted make sure it’s working properly
So now trucks will take up two full lanes? How about improving driver training and safety? Those anti roll extensions don’t seem practical and could cause more accidents than they prevent
How do oversized training wheels work without coat hanger ing oncoming traffic?
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6moGreat to see but pardon my ignorance in how this will work on the M4 in Sydney when most car drivers and some truckies treat it as a raceway. How quick do the sides deploy for example?