The Volvo FH is an excellent safe choice for a vehicle in the Fleet sector. The direct vision is good, helped by the availability of a camera monitoring system and its aero inclined front. Combined with very good assistance systems, some of which are optional, this produces a very good Safe Driving score. It achieves a very good score in collision avoidance, with every system Euro NCAP access being available including automated braking to protect cyclists where trucks turn across their path. As a Highway truck its good direct vision combined with very good AEB for vulnerable road users also earns the Volvo FH our City Safe award alongside its 5 stars. It is an excellent choice for long haul operations that require occasional city deliveries, provided all the options are selected.

The Volvo FH has a very good Safe Driving performance. It is a tall truck which limits vision but this is mitigated by good window design, the optional use of camera monitor systems to replace conventional class II/IV mirrors and the aerodynamic shaping at the front of the cab, taking advantage of the ‘elongated cab’ concept now embedded in European Regulations, allowing extra length to be used for safety and environmental benefit. This ensures pedestrians stand further away from the drivers eye point than they otherwise would. An optional class V camera monitor system is 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 into rear collisions.

The Volvo FH is equipped with class leading collision avoidance technology. It is equipped with an AEB system that avoids front to rear collisions with vehicles ahead in nearly every circumstance that Euro NCAP assess. It is also very good at avoiding frontal collisions with pedestrians and cyclists. Volvo has also become the second brand to offer a system that automatically brakes to protect cyclists if the truck turns to the nearside, across their path. A potential game changer in a very emotive and high profile crash type. An optional lane support system is available, which performs exceptionally well, fulfilling nearly all of Euro NCAP’s requirements.