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Australians have this fascination for fitting bull bars, it’s almost as though it’s not a real ute without one. Modern cars do not need bull bars - when developing the Ranger, Ford used an anthropomorphic model of a kangaroo to crash test the vehicle at 100kmph. It survived and remained driveable. Bull bars do not make you safer in a crash. I was responsible for commissioning independent Crash Lab tests which showed on a HiLux it actually resulted in worse outcomes. Bull bars: - will not give you the protection you think they will - may result in worse damage outcomes from tubulars shearing and penetrating the engine compartment - you will end up paying to repair/replace more items - may compromise the designed crush failure mode of the vehicle designed to protect occupants - may compromise finely tuned air bag safety systems - will result in worse outcomes for occupants in a vehicle you hit in a T-bone crash - will result in worse outcomes for pedestrians - and that stupid lump on your bumper adds weight which impacts your suspension and the extra weight costs you more in fuel to lug it around. Save yourself the money, the damage and a life.

Many new cars nowadays can detect pedestrians crossing in front and are fitted with avoidance technologies that intervene to prevent an accident. However, few heavy trucks have this capability. 🛣️ Crashes involving cyclists and other vulnerable road users in Cities are especially at risk as trucks turn at a junction. Only one truck maker has a system that can automatically avoid this sort of collision. 🏙️ As part of its new Truck Safe rating scheme, Euro NCAP wants all manufacturers to fit AEB systems that can not only detect crossing pedestrians but also cyclists and even eScooter riders, including those at junctions. 🚴♀️ It is estimated that a third of all vulnerable road user/HGV fatalities could be prevented if these systems were fitted to trucks. 🚛 Euro NCAP's Truck Safe testing protocols to assist industry are released next Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Watch this AEB scenario on YouTube now 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7nV3why 📅 To find out more about the Euro NCAP Truck Safe rating scheme, visit our official website. 🚚 #forsafercars #forsafertrucks #carsafety #roadsafety #euroncap #cityandhighways

On #retroday, #tbt to 1967; when Canada introduced the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS). The CMVSS included the first nationally mandated safety standards for car seats, ushering in a new era for consumers and producers alike. Some major milestones since then include mandatory 3-point seatbelts, front passenger head restraints, central brake lights, and more. #automotive #cars #safety #engineering

Did you know car manufactures are required to recall vehicles and equipment that have safety defects and fix them for free? Vehicle Safety Recalls Week focuses on the importance of checking for recalls and getting them fixed. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA has made this task easier with their new added feature of enabling vehicle owners to check for recalls by license plate. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ey-VXQJ

We all know that the latest European General Safety Regulation strongly emphasizes the protection of vulnerable road users (VRU) - pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. 🏍️ The natural characteristics of VRUs make them more vulnerable to serious injury in the event of a collision. 🚚 According to the GSR requirements, from July 2024 every newly registered commercial vehicle must be equipped with a Moving-off Information System (MOIS) and Blind Spot Information System (BSIS). These systems are designed to warn the driver once VRUs are detected in the vehicle blind spot areas. ZF is committed to going one step further and outperforming the regulatory requirements. ⚙️ The latest ZF technology enables the MOIS and BSIS systems with automatic braking. This means that the systems warn the driver when a VRU is detected and automatically apply the brakes in the event of an impending collision. The new functions can drastically increase safety factors in the event of human error and delayed reaction. This is particularly important in complex urban traffic situations. 👉 The system has been shown at this year’s #GlobalTechnologyDay at ZF. Let’s have a close look now. #ZF #Safety #HeavyDutyTrucks #Automation #Transportation #Innovation #RoadSafety #CommercialVehicles

Major changes to London's Direct Vision Standard are planned to come into effect this October. Starting 24 October 2024, vehicles over 12 tonnes will need extra safety gear if rated below 3 stars. At midnight on 27 October, old DVS permits will become invalid. Vehicles currently with a rating of 0-2 stars must retrofit Progressive Safe Systems (PSS) to meet the new requirements. The new standards aim to improve road safety. Rest assured, all Mercedes-Benz trucks with a rating of 3 and below manufactured with General Safety Regulation equipment, which includes our latest innovation Frontguard Assist (a moving off information system)1 and Active Sideguard Assist 2 (a blind spot information system)2, meet some of the key PSS requirements, avoiding additional fitment of these systems on your newly built vehicles. Speak to your Dealer to find out more. #Roadsafety #MercedesBenzTrucksUK #DirectVisionStandard #DVS 1. Frontguard Assist (S2L) approved to UNECE Regulation 159 (MOIS) 2. Active / Sideguard Assist 2 (S2H / S2G) approved to UNECE Regulation 151 (BSIS)

Excited to be part of #TRBAM2024. I will be sharing insights on motorcycle safety and surrogate safety measures. Looking forward to reconnecting with old friends, making new connections, and diving into discussions on topics like road safety, traffic control devices, naturalistic driving, and many more. Whether you are interested in research collaboration or just a friendly chat, I’m open! Join me at my posters- details below. Let’s make this conference an enriching experience together! 1. Analyzing the Suitability of Vehicle Telematics Data as Surrogate Safety Measure for Short-Term Crashes Monday, Jan 08, 2024, 10:15 AM – 12:00 PM; B779 2. Analyzing the Factors Affecting Injury Severity of Motorcyclists in Connecticut: A Multinomial Logit Approach for Single-Vehicle and Multi-Vehicle Crashes Monday, Jan 08, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:15 PM; B726 #trb #transportation #roadsafety #trafficsafety #motorcycle #uconn #cti #ctdot #ctsrc #injuryprevention #crash

Did you know? The EU elevates safety on a new standard to increase road safety for all parties involved.    From 7th of July 2024, the EU's updated #GeneralSafetyRegulation (GSR) will require a wide range of driver assistance systems for all newly registered buses. With our #Setra and Mercedes-Benz buses, we are already ideally prepared. 🚌👍 Our current #SafetyAssistanceSystems do not simply meet the requirements of the GSR, some functions even go beyond the required level. Assistance systems such as Active Brake Assist 5/6 or Preventive Brake Assist 2, Sideguard Assist 2, Frontguard Assist or Traffic Sign Assist now come as standard in all vehicle variants and represent further added value for Mercedes-Benz and Setra city, intercity and touring coaches. For more information on safety as our top priority click the link in the comments! 👇 #DaimlerBuses #SafetyCoach #AssistanceSystems

The news that the government is maintaining annual MOTs in the present 3-1-1 regime was universally welcomed by the industry. But tyre retailers up and down the country continue to highlight the appalling reality that many tyres are changed past the legal limit and in shocking states of disrepair. For many motorists, the MOT is an annual driving sanity check, reminding them to change their tyres and other safety-critical car parts. That reality and the increasing prevalence of electric vehicle and ADAS technology have prompted calls for an upgraded MOT – not least from the BTMA and the NTDA. https://lnkd.in/de3zWMX4

Heads Up, Tow Truck Operators! New Automatic Braking Law on the Horizon. There's a new law on the horizon that could significantly impact tow truck operator safety: mandatory Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems in new vehicles. While AEB is a fantastic safety feature for everyday drivers, it presents unique challenges for those who work alongside moving traffic. The concern lies in the potential for a car's AEB system to misinterpret a parked tow truck with flashing lights as a hazard and trigger unintended braking. This could lead to rear-end collisions with a tow truck on the scene of a breakdown. Let us know your experiences with AEB! https://hubs.li/Q02By-0t0 #truckoperator #towtrucksafety #AEB #roadsafety