Safety tech prevented accidents for 45% of UK van drivers last year

At a time when UK van drivers are already feeling the squeeze, rising van repair costs highlight the significant impact that an even a minor accident can bring.

 A study conducted by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles revealed that, according to 45% of UK van drivers*, advanced driver-assistance technology (ADAS) has prevented at least one accident in the past year.

 The research also highlighted that parking and reversing incidents were among the most common for UK van drivers, with parking representing 27% of all accidents, and 18% for reversing, respectively.*

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ range of innovative driver-assistance systems are designed to provide a smoother and safer drive.

For example, Volkswagen’s Park Assist technology helps to minimise the risk of bumps and scrapes when parking, while Brake Assist technology – which comes as standard on Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ range of vans – substantially shortens a vehicle’s stopping distance in emergency situations, by detecting traffic and applying the brakes if needed.

Alice Axtell, Product Marketing Manager, at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said: “With repair costs on the rise, the impact that accidents can have on the day-to-day running of a business is significant. This is why our vehicles are equipped with a range of advanced driver-assistance technology, many as standard, to help drivers avoid incidents that can put their van out of action and help keep business running smoothly.”

*Results are taken from a OnePoll survey of 1,000 UK van drivers, conducted in December 2023, covering 2023 calendar year, commissioned by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.