All-new Volvo VNL - Safety

You don’t become the brand known for safety by playing it safe. Safety is at the heart of every truck we build. The Volvo Active Safety Platform is our commitment to develop next-generation safety technologies that can help drivers prevent accidents before they occur.

The next-generation VNL comes with our standard safety package and can be upgraded with our optional advanced safety package that includes additional driver assistance features:

Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS)

When the Volvo Dynamic Steering option is added to the standard VADA package, VDS continuously assists drivers with proactive steering adjustments to keep the vehicle from leaving the lane. It also helps minimize mental and physical fatigue while delivering greater steering control in crosswinds, at low- or high-speeds, or in the event of a tire blowout. Volvo Dynamic Steering with oversteer guidance provides additional support to the driver to avoid rollover events. The new VNL also features cornering lamps which are activated by steering input to increase visibility when entering and exiting a curve at low speeds.

Driver protection gets even smarter

We recognize that unfortunately there will still be situations when accidents cannot be avoided. Therefore, our VNL is equipped with intelligent driver protection measures, including Volvo’s new e-call and rollover protection actions like fuel supply cutoff and engine shutdown. These smart safety technologies are designed to reduce risk of serious injury in the event of an accident.

A High-Strength Steel (HSS) cab absorbs and deflects the energy of a crash. Advanced driver-side airbags come standard, while side curtain airbags are an available option. The impact-absorbing dash and steering column protect drivers’ arms, legs, knees, and ankles. The engine and transmission are designed to drop down and away from the driver in the event of a frontal collision. These driver protection measures continue to meet and exceed the rigorous standards set forth by the Swedish Cab Safety Test.

We think so.

Beyond a commitment to put the safest vehicles on the road, we are striving to give drivers the tools that help them avoid accidents before they occur. To that end, we have equipped the VNL with an impressive array of proprietary advanced driver assistance systems focused on helping drivers combat strain, fatigue, and distraction to reduce the risk of collision. The truck is highly engineered with enhanced stability technology, adaptive cruise control, Volvo Dynamic Steering with active lane keeping assist, and many more innovations drivers can use to reduce the risk of accidents, keeping them safe and on the road.

We go to great lengths to advance a zero-accident vision, yet recognize the need to protect drivers in the event of an accident. The VNL is reinforced with leading-edge and often Volvo-exclusive safety technologies. Features like High-Strength Steel (HSS) cabs, an impact-absorbing dash, airbags, and more— that lessen crash energy, reduce injury risk, and help save lives. Our best-in-class innovations are rigorously tested to the highest safety standards and embody a bold vision of safety in the 21st century.

Panoramic windshields

Designed with a unique slope and curvature, our new aerodynamic windshield provides drivers with a clear, unobstructed view of the road. Greater visibility gives drivers more time to react, further reducing risk of collision. The windshield design reduces glass shatter in the event of an accident and features a bonded installation.

Rollover protection

When a rollover is detected, a series of automatic protection actions occur. Fuel supply cuts off and the engine shuts down. Doors unlock automatically after the vehicle comes to a complete stop. Hazard lights and the emergency parking brake are activated.

New e-call

In an industry first, Volvo‘s e-call is designed to make an automated call to the emergency services 911 operator if the truck has been in a rollover or had an airbag deployment. As long as cell coverage is available, e-call can automatically share that a collision has occurred along with location information. With an active SIM card in the Volvo Telematics Gateway, e-call can provide a call back number to the cab for emergency services. The system operates independent from the driver’s personal cell phone.