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commercial vehicles (LCV) entering the Australian
and New Zealand markets, using a rating system
of 0 to 5 stars. ANCAP star ratings indicate the
level of safety a vehicle provides for occupants,
pedestrians and cyclists in the event of a crash, as
well as its ability — through technology — to avoid
or minimise the effects of a crash.
These ratings are not something to be taken lightly
and it is no wonder manufacturers will pull out all
stops to achieve the highest star rating possible.
And that task has become even harder in 2020
as ANCAP adjusts its rating requirements for
2020 to reflect manufacturer and technological
advancements and improving vehicle safety
features.
the safest they’ve ever been, but as technology
advances, so do our test protocols.”
Following the adoption of common test protocols
and policies with Euro NCAP in 2018, updates to
ANCAP test protocols and the stringency of rating
criteria is adjusted every two years. The most
recent step-change was introduced from January
2020 and is a significant step towards even safer
vehicles for all road users.
“Our changes from this year look to address
areas that have not previously been assessed -
this includes minimising the risk of injury through
occupant-to-occupant contact, where we’re likely
to see new centre-airbags; an assessment of
driver monitoring systems, to assist with fatigue
“We continually raise the bar to ensure new
and inattentiveness; and performance testing of
vehicles entering the market offer the highest levels reverse AEB, to protect pedestrians,” Ms Robson
of safety,” ANCAP’s Director of Communications & said.
Advocacy Ms Rhianne Robson said. “Vehicles are
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