United States Department of Transportation
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Volvo Trucks Field Operational Test: Evaluation of Advanced Safety Systems for Heavy Truck Tractors
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2005-02-15
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Abstract:The Intelligent Vehicle Initiative (IVI) was established by the United States Department of Transportation as an integral part of the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) program. By reducing the probability of motor vehicle collisions, the IVI was intended to improve the safety and efficiency of motor vehicle operations. In September of 1999, the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration entered into Cooperative Agreement No. DTFH61-99-X-00102 with Volvo Trucks North America in partnership with US Xpress Leasing, Inc. for a Field Operational Test (FOT) to determine the potential safety benefits of Advanced Safety Systems on heavy tractors. Additionally, Advanced Safety System durability, reliability, operational cost, and driver acceptance were to be evaluated. This report presents findings based on an engineering analysis of data collected from the onboard vehicle data acquisition systems, as well as operational data from Volvo warranty files, US Xpress accident and incident files, and vehicle brake component measurements.
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