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Road safety

Big vehicles come with big responsibilities. At Scania, we are dedicated to protecting all road users – pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and car occupants – while continuously improving the safety of our trucks and buses for drivers and passengers.

Safer trucks and buses

Traffic accidents are unfortunately a harsh reality, but it is one we have tirelessly and continuously worked to reduce with unwavering dedication. Scania vehicles are built to ensure safe driving: in alignment with the UN Sustainable development goals as well as the Vision Zero strategy, that we are aiming for zero fatalities in road transport by 2050.

 

The challenges for road safety vary greatly, and so do our solutions. We offer a broad portfolio of both products and services to enhance road safety – including crash avoidance, safe driving, crash protection, and more. This ultimately promotes the safety of both vulnerable road users as well as for drivers and passengers.

Drivers first

The driver is the most important factor of a safe journey. Our safety systems are designed to assist the driver and ensure HMI (Human Machine Interaction) comfort with systems intervening in critical situations to prevent accidents or minimise their impact. 

Immediate response

Scania brake pads consist of a unique friction material optimised for the patented alloy in the brake disc, which ensures maximum service life with consistent braking behaviour. Enhanced brake callipers, allied with improved brake actuation and the more advanced position of the front axle, greatly improve the braking distance of the Scania trucks.

See it before it happens

A Scania cab offers unobstructed and panoramic views of the front and sides. Slimmer A-pillars, lower side windows and instrument panel contribute to enhanced visibility for the driver. During the darker hours the night lighting function can be used to avoid reflections and other disturbances. High-mounted spot lamps are incorporated into the sun shield, while auxiliary lighting includes fog and spot lamps for adverse weather conditions. Different levels of camera systems are available for added safety, visibility and convenience. 

Safe transport system

Scania is committed to enhancing road safety through our safety transport system. This system addresses critical areas of transportation safety, including safe driving practices, advanced crash avoidance technologies, robust crash protection, and effective post-crash response. Our solutions ensure that every stage of a journey is safeguarded, helping prevent accidents and minimise risks for all road users. 

Explore some of the safety functions

At Scania, we have close to a hundred safety features available for our customers.

Explore some of the functions of our Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) below. 

 

Thanks to a rear-view camera, mounted on the vehicle, the driver can see vulnerable road users directly on the drivers display.

 

 

 

Speed sign information is a function that informs the driver of the applicable speed limit and warns if it is exceeded.

 

 

 

Vulnerable road user collision warning is a function that warns the driver of vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians or cyclists that are located on the opposite side of the vehicle to the driver.

 

Scania’s safety portfolio extends beyond ADAS technologies. We offer connected services designed to promote safe driving. Our L-cab, for example, provides a great direct vision, and with the city door and city window, we ensure our trucks are ideal for safe urban operations. Our cab structure has been reinforced for added safety, and combined with airbags, we aim to provide the utmost protection for our drivers. 

Scania Zone

A position-based service for vehicle adjustments, that allows you to set geographically determined conditions for restrictions in speed by area. All managed through the My Scania fleet managements tools, and configurable between fully automatic adjustment or with driver notifications through the vehicle dashboard. 

City door

The Scania City Door, specifically developed for refuse collection and municipality applications, is built for safe, fast, easy access for more efficient operations. It improves direct vision, enhancing the view of unprotected road users, features a sliding door with exits on both sides, requiring minimal space when opened or closed. Available for L-series vehicles. 

Side curtain airbags

Scania’s rollover airbag targets one of the most serious consequences of rollover accidents, where drivers or passengers are injured in a collision or fatally crushed by their own vehicle. Available in Scania’s G, L, P, R and S-cabs as well as in the CrewCab models.

Stringent safety tests

At Scania, we rigorously test our vehicles to enhance safety through innovative design and services. Our comprehensive testing programme is essential in developing and delivering safe trucks and buses. 

Crash testing Scania CrewCab

Watch how our comprehensive and extensive internal crash tests work. 

Advanced emergency brake test

See how collision risk is reduced by Scania AEB braking system. 

Heritage

  • 1911      First motor-driven bus with chain-driven chassis.
  • 1950s   New strategy focused on extensive strength tests to improve safety.
  • 1980s   Early introduction of ABS (Anti-lock Braking system).
  • 2007    Electric Stability Control added to help maintain control during hard steering.
  • 2013     Launch of Advanced Emergency Braking (AEB) to significantly reduce crash severity.
  • 2020    Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) introduced, including collision warnings for vulnerable road users, blind sport alerts, and strengthened bus structure through rigorous crash tests.
  • 2022    Expanded ADAS features, such as lane-change collision prevention, active lane departure warning, intelligent speed assistance, and various driver aids.
  • 2025    Further advancements expected. 

A sustainable transport system is safe

At Scania, road safety means taking a holistic approach. Since the road transport system operates as a unified entity, safety extends beyond the truck or bus driver. Pedestrians, cyclists and other road vehicles are exposed to risks, so we have made it our mission to eliminate these hazards and create a safer traffic system – for everyone.

Learn more about a sustainable transport system

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