Looking forward to safety

This article considers new technology in truck safety. Active cruise control and a lane departure warning system have been recent developments from manufacturer Mercedes, with an emergency braking system in preparation to prevent or reduce the severity of head-to-tail collisions on the road. The Lane Assistant warning system sounds an alarm if the truck starts to move out of lane without the indicators being used. A new version controls the steering wheel to pull the truck back into lane and alert the driver. Hybrid-fuel vehicles using both electric and diesel power are being tested in use. Other driver-assistance products include the Predictive Curve Assistant which uses navigational mapping data to define a safe vehicle speed for the shape of a road bend; and reversing and parking systems.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/00103063
• Authors:
  • SALTER, A
• Publication Date: 2005-11-17

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 60-1
• Serial:
  • COMMERCIAL MOTOR
  • Publisher: Reed Business Information, Limited
  • ISSN: 0010-3063

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternate fuels; Autonomous intelligent cruise control; Braking; Safety; Technology; Traffic lanes; Trucks; Vehicle compartments; Vehicle interiors; Warning systems
• Subject Areas: Motor Carriers; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01038143
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: TRL
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Dec 19 2006 10:29AM