The Renault Trucks T was retested this year to reflect the enhanced performance of the vehicle with new safety equipment. The rigid vehicle rating is derived from the tractor beacuse the manufacturer verified very similar perfomance between different configurations. The Renault T retains its 4 star rating due largely to its high quality Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), achieving balanced points across both Safe Driving and Collision Avoidance, most of which is standard fitment. It is limited in its direct vision performance compared to class leading competitors in the sector, although its recent addition of a camera monitor system benefits its overall Safe Driving score. The Renault T now features a cyclist turn across path function, further enhancing its 4 star score and earning it the CitySafe label, making the Renault T a great choice for both highway and city environments when specified with the correct optional equipment.

The Renault Trucks T performs well in Safe Driving. It has relatively shallow windows with a high belt line relative to the driver’s eye height, which limits direct vision. However, the replacement of the class II/IV mirrors with a Camera Monitor System helps improve both direct and indirect vision. A supplementary camera monitor system is optionally available, which brings up a view of the nearside blind spot on a secondary monitor whenever the direction indicators are activated. This improves the vision at the front corner but duplicating the conventional mirror risks an increase in driver workload. Seat belt reminders are fitted to all seats, encouraging belt use. The attention assist system exceeds minimum legal requirements without excessive false alerts. A close following distance warning is available and the use of the ACC reduces the risk of front to rear collisions in highway environments.

The Renault Trucks T has a range of crash avoidance technologies that generally perform well. It is equipped with an AEB system that is very good at avoiding collisions with other vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. Unintentional driver inputs during critical situations do not reduce system effectiveness. The AEB system cannot be turned off easily but if it is turned off, it doesn’t automatically reactivate. An AEB system addressing nearside turning collisions with cyclists was tested and performed well. A good optional lane support system is available, which performs well in both lane departure incidents and lane change conflicts with other vehicles.