The DAF XF rigid rating is carried over from the previously rated XF tractor, DAF suggesting that the performance will be very similar regardless of chassis length and axle configuration. The DAF XF is a safe choice, performing well especially in the Safe Driving category helping to prevent collisions occuring in the first place. The truck excels with its direct vision, a low belt line contributing to the class leading vision, especially when coupled with the passenger side lower door vision window. Its indirect vision is also class leading with a camera monitor system that offers dynamic views and is particularly effective when fitted with the optional corner camera, replacing the class V/VI mirrors. This contributed to its CitySafe award. The ADAS score remains adequate, with other trucks offering better performance since the XF lacks the active steering support addressing lane departure collisions and the turn across path function to protect cyclists in cities. The DAF XF has more standard fit safety equipment than any other comparable vehicle making it a sound and safe choice in the long haul sector, especially for occassional city operations.

The DAF XF rigid offers class leading vision performance which contributes to an excellent Safe Driving result. It achieves the highest vision score of a flat floor cab thanks to deep windows, a low belt line, a lower door window and a well integrated interior and camera monitor system. The corner camera integrates class V and VI views into one display, reducing driver workload in viewing them and offering a large view. A seat belt reminder is fitted to all seats, encouraging belt use. The system also encourages the passenger seat to be stowed when not in use to maximise the view through the lower door window. The attention assist system exceeds minimum legal requirements without excessive false alerts. The use of the ACC reduces the risk of front to rear collisions.

The DAF XF rigid offers an AEB system that avoids front to rear collisions with vehicles and frontal collisions with pedestrians and cyclists. The systems perform adequately but cannot address all the typical real-world collision scenarios assessed, and its perfomance is inferior to other vehicles in the class. DAF does not offer an AEB function that is active in situations where the vehicle turns across the path of a cyclist at the nearside or a lane support system that actively intervenes in order to avoid unintended lane departures or lane change conflicts, which is reflected in the lower score in this category.