The Scania

P-series 6x2 rigid utility was rated as a partner to the L-series 6x2 rigid

utility and the results verified very similar performance between the

vehicles.  In this case it is presented

as a refuse collection vehicle.  The

P-series achieves a good performance in both Safe Driving and and very good

in Collision Avoidance, earning our CitySafe award alongside its

5 stars.  It is available with

all of the driver assistance systems Euro NCAP assess and they perform well

to support from urban stop/start operations to highway driving.  The low mounted cab benefits direct

vision.  Whilst the conventional rear

view mirrors can create localised blind areas, the camera monitor systems

provide continuous views around the front nearside corner specifically and

all around the vehicle generally.  The

Scania P-series is available with a top-performing AEB system for nearside

turn collisions with cyclists which is especially important reflecting the

likely use of this vehicle.  The AEB

system also performs well in frontal vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist

scenarios.  Overall, the P-series can

be a very safe vehicle for utility operations provided that all the

appropriate options are specified.