One of the most comprehensive scientific studies performed on collision avoidance systems in cars reveals that Volvo CarsĄŻ standard City Safety technology reduces insurance claims for rear-end frontal collisions by 28 per cent.
Based on real-life accumulated insurance claims data from the Swedish insurers If and Volvia, the study of City Safety performance conclusively reveals the real-life value of auto braking collision avoidance systems.
The main benefit of City Safety is its ability to reduce the incidence of whiplash and other neck-related injuries caused by low-speed traffic accidents.
The secondary benefit to Volvo car drivers is a reduction in accident damage to their cars and the costs that this incurs.
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The study is based on robust insurance company data which covers over 160,000 vehicle years in traffic making it unique in the study of collision avoidance systems.
The figures from the study show that cars equipped with the first two generations of City Safety (active automatic braking up to 30/50 km/h in certain traffic situations) were involved in 28 per fewer accidents and subsequent insurance claims
Volvo CarsĄŻ City Safety technology also delivers more immediate benefits to Volvo drivers, with insurance companies offering discounts of between 20-25 per cent on insurance premiums on several markets thanks to this innovative technology.
Collision avoidance systems are increasingly popular with motorists that spend a lot of time behind the wheel in stop-and-go commuting traffic where the risk for low speed collisions is quite high.
Volvo Cars introduced City Safety as standard in new models from 2008. The first generation of the technology worked at speeds up to 18 mph. This was subsequently increased to 31 mph from 2013.
In 2015 City Safety has been updated in the XC90 and now operates at all speeds.
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