In light of this study by General Motors and the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, there\u2019s little doubt that ADAS systems have the potential to chip away at the seemingly stagnant 20% fleet crash rate. But as these systems become more common, how should fleet managers balance their use with trusted driver training?<\/p>\n
Spec\u2019ing for Safety<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhile an increasing number of OEMs are adding ADAS safety systems \u2014 at least in light-duty vehicles \u2014 as standard, not every OEM or model has all of the established or emerging anti-collision technology available off the assembly line or even as options on their vehicles.<\/p>\n
This means that, as the fleet manager, you\u2019ll need to add ADAS systems to your long list of spec\u2019ing items. And you should make the same determinations about these features as you would about engines, cargo capacities, etc.<\/p>\n
For example, does your urban-only driver need lane keep or lane change assist? How much stop-and-go driving do your drivers experience? Does spec\u2019ing forward collision alert systems make sense?<\/p>\n
\u2018Automating\u2019 Safety for Drivers<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe benefits of many of these ADAS safety solutions are clear. But if or until vehicles become 100% automated, drivers will still have the accountability of operating their company vehicles responsibly.<\/p>\n
This means drivers need to understand that these solutions are assisting<\/em> them in the task of driving, not doing the work for them. A forward collision warning or lane keeping system still requires the driver pay attention and be focused on the task of driving.<\/p>\nOver reliance on ADAS technology could lead to drivers engaging in risky behaviors that will blunt the potential benefits of the semi-autonomous technology. For example:<\/p>\n
\n- When using adaptive cruise control, drivers shouldn\u2019t get so comfortable that they begin engaging in other activities behind the wheel. Distracted driving is always a risk.<\/li>\n
- When using blind spot monitoring, it\u2019s still critical to visually check the blind spot when changing lanes. Again, the system is designed to assist the driver \u2014 not make the decision when it\u2019s safe to change lanes.<\/li>\n
- When using rear cross-traffic alert systems, drivers should always look over their shoulder before backing<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
On the flipside, the driver can turn off some ADAS safety systems. This means the driver isn\u2019t getting the potential benefits of the solution, could be more at risk of a crash, and open the fleet and its company to liability exposure.<\/p>\n
The Safety Balancing Act<\/strong><\/h2>\nAdding an ADAS safety solution to a vehicle\u2019s spec brings many benefits but should be done in the context of the fleet\u2019s safety program.<\/p>\n
The safety policy should be updated \u2014 with the help of the risk department, HR, and the legal department \u2014 reflecting the most recent technology. And it should require drivers to have the solutions turned on at all times, outline that the solutions complement safe driving behaviors, and set accountability measures if a driver doesn\u2019t use the ADAS solutions properly or turns them off.<\/p>\n
Fleet operations will have to update training, particularly in the context of making sure drivers aren\u2019t relying solely on the solutions to keep them safe.<\/p>\n
As more operations adopt autonomous solutions of all types, it will likely require them to regularly update fleet safety policies, change training to reflect these new technologies, and realize that spec\u2019ing will become more complex.<\/p>\n
Working with your OEM, fleet management company, and internal stakeholders is one way to remain on the curve and run a safe, technologically up-to-date fleet.<\/p>\n
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by Chris Wolski<\/p>\n
Source: https:\/\/www.automotive-fleet.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nCUT COTS OF THE FLEET WITH OUR AUDIT PROGRAM<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/nueva-ley-auditoria.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThe audit is a key tool to know the overall status and provide the analysis, the assessment, the advice, the suggestions and the actions to take in order to cut costs and increase the efficiency and efficacy of the fleet. We propose the following fleet management audit.<\/p>\n
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The benefits of many of these ADAS safety solutions are clear. But if or until vehicles become 100% automated, drivers will still have the accountability of operating their company vehicles responsibly.<\/p>\n
This means drivers need to understand that these solutions are assisting<\/em> them in the task of driving, not doing the work for them. A forward collision warning or lane keeping system still requires the driver pay attention and be focused on the task of driving.<\/p>\n Over reliance on ADAS technology could lead to drivers engaging in risky behaviors that will blunt the potential benefits of the semi-autonomous technology. For example:<\/p>\n On the flipside, the driver can turn off some ADAS safety systems. This means the driver isn\u2019t getting the potential benefits of the solution, could be more at risk of a crash, and open the fleet and its company to liability exposure.<\/p>\n Adding an ADAS safety solution to a vehicle\u2019s spec brings many benefits but should be done in the context of the fleet\u2019s safety program.<\/p>\n The safety policy should be updated \u2014 with the help of the risk department, HR, and the legal department \u2014 reflecting the most recent technology. And it should require drivers to have the solutions turned on at all times, outline that the solutions complement safe driving behaviors, and set accountability measures if a driver doesn\u2019t use the ADAS solutions properly or turns them off.<\/p>\n Fleet operations will have to update training, particularly in the context of making sure drivers aren\u2019t relying solely on the solutions to keep them safe.<\/p>\n As more operations adopt autonomous solutions of all types, it will likely require them to regularly update fleet safety policies, change training to reflect these new technologies, and realize that spec\u2019ing will become more complex.<\/p>\n Working with your OEM, fleet management company, and internal stakeholders is one way to remain on the curve and run a safe, technologically up-to-date fleet.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n by Chris Wolski<\/p>\n Source: https:\/\/www.automotive-fleet.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n The audit is a key tool to know the overall status and provide the analysis, the assessment, the advice, the suggestions and the actions to take in order to cut costs and increase the efficiency and efficacy of the fleet. We propose the following fleet management audit.<\/p>\n The numbers should make every fleet manager sit up and take notice. Vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)-powered safety solutions have posted far fewer crashes. In a recent study of 3.7 million vehicles, researchers identified significant reductions in: Rear-end striking crashes (down 46% for automatic braking and 21% forward collision alert) Backing crashes…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8716,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[18],"tags":[55],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8715"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8715"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8715\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8717,"href":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8715\/revisions\/8717"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8716"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8715"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8715"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8715"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
The Safety Balancing Act<\/strong><\/h2>\n
CUT COTS OF THE FLEET WITH OUR AUDIT PROGRAM<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nFLEET MANAGEMENT AUDIT<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"