Advanced Driver Assistance Systems prevented at least one accident for 45% of UK van drivers in 2025. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles research, based on a survey of 1,000 van drivers, shows the real-world impact of modern safety technologies. The new Transporter achieved a five-star Euro NCAP rating thanks to its ADAS suite that includes autonomous emergency braking.
Highlights
- ADAS prevented accidents for 45% of surveyed UK van drivers in 2025
- Parking sensors helped avoid accidents for 58% of respondents
- New Transporter earns five-star Euro NCAP rating with standard and optional safety systems
- 74% of drivers feel safer on the road thanks to ADAS support
ADAS Delivers Measurable Safety Gains
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ latest research reveals that Advanced Driver Assistance Systems helped almost half (45%) of the UK’s van drivers avoid one or more accidents in 2025. The survey found that one in five (19%) avoided multiple accidents in the last twelve months thanks to modern safety assist technology.
Van drivers spend an average of 5.5 hours inside their vans on a typical working day. Reliable safety systems prove essential during these long periods.
Most Effective ADAS Technologies for Accident Prevention
Survey respondents who narrowly avoided an accident credited specific technologies. Parking sensors prevented accidents for 58% of respondents. Collision warning followed at 40%. Park assist came in at 32%. Speed assistance helped at 27%.
Lane assist supported 23% of cases. Autonomous emergency braking prevented incidents for 22%. Driver drowsiness monitoring assisted 15% of near misses.
New Transporter Achieves Top Euro NCAP Rating
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles offers a wide range of innovative driver assistance technology. The new Transporter comes fitted with rear parking sensors as standard. It also includes lane assist, driver alert system, and intelligent cruise control as standard.
The model is available with autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system and radar-camera fusion technology. These features together saw the new Transporter receive a five-star rating from Euro NCAP.
Drivers Report Greater Confidence with Safety Systems
Three in four drivers (74%) report feeling safer on the roads as a result of ADAS technology. This confidence supports professionals who depend on their vehicles daily.
The survey data demonstrates clear benefits in real-world commercial van operations.
Volkswagen Prioritizes Van Driver Safety
Simon Jeffreys, Product Marketing Manager at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said: “The safety of van drivers and other road users is always a top priority at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. This data demonstrates that safety technology is significantly benefitting drivers in real-world scenarios, while supporting drivers to feel safer on the road. Our vehicles are equipped with a range of the latest safety assist technologies, many as standard, enabling drivers to get back to focusing on what really matters to their business.”
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About Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Over 75 years ago, the first Transporter arrived in the UK, creating a blueprint which others would follow: a van which gets the job done efficiently and reliably. Today, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles offers a diverse model range of commercial as well as passenger carrying and lifestyle models – from the compact Caddy, the evergreen Transporter and sturdy Crafter panel vans, dropsides and tippers, through the Multivan passenger carrier, and Caddy California, new California and Grand California campervans, to the ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo all-electric models, and the Amarok.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is committed to working in partnership with individuals and businesses, providing them with the best products and aftersales support, whether they’re buying one or a thousand vans.
Results are taken from a OnePoll survey of 1,000 UK van drivers, conducted in December 2025, covering the 2025 calendar year, commissioned by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. Results are taken from a OnePoll survey of 1,000 UK van drivers, conducted in December 2024, covering the 2024 calendar year, commissioned by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
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