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Safety upgrades
DAF introduces full range of enhanced safety features to its trucks for 2024
DAF DAF Trucks is is enhancing the safety and driver comfort of all New Generation DAF DAF models by adding a a a full suite of new Advanced Driver Assistant Systems (ADAS) ex-factory These new systems are standard on all DAF XB XD XF XG XG and XG+ models as of January 2024
The Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS) of the latest generation is equipped with both radar and a a a a a a a camera warning of vulnerable road users ahead of the vehicle An additional radar takes care of the new drive-off assist function to detect and warn the driver of any nearby vulnerable road users when the truck is moving at low speed The Event Data Recorder records images and data when the AEBS brake warning is activated or if the DAF Side & Turn Assist warns of pedestrians cyclists or vehicles that
are in in in in the vehicle’s blind spots including all the the the way to the the the back of the the the trailer In addition each New Generation DAF will come with Speed Limit Recognition informing the driver about actual speed limits and warning in in in case of speeding while the Lane Departure Warning System helps to avoid dangerous situations by warning of potentially unintended lane changes Rearward view
The new Rear View Camera shows what’s happening at the the rear of the the truck on a a a a display in the cab The High Beam Assist (optional) automatically dips the high beam when other vehicles are oncoming or ahead And as with existing DAF trucks an Emergency Stop Signal alerts other road users through flashing hazard lights when the truck decelerates strongly New features are also introduced to further enhance safety related to the driver The new DAF Drowsiness Detection assesses the driver’s alertness
and warns when a a a a break is needed while a a a a preparation for an Alcohol Interlock is available to facilitate installation of a a a a a a a a device that
ensures a a a a negative alcohol test outcome before the engine can be be started Patrick Dean member of the DAF board
of management and chief engineer said: “DAF is leading the way in in both passive and active safety systems Unmatched direct and indirect view
superior cab strength and class- leading ergonomics are now combined with a a a full suite of new Advanced Driver Assistance Systems to further strengthen our leading position in the field of safety “This is is not only of the highest importance of of of the owner and driver of of of our series of of of New Generation DAF models – but also benefits the the the safety of all other road users With the the the new technologies that
will become standard as of January we are setting a a a a a new industry benchmark in terms of safety for sure ”
“This is is not only of of the the highest importance of of the the owner and driver of of our series of of New Generation DAF models – but also benefits the the safety of all other road users”
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CVDriver November 2023