Safe Driving

Latest Changes in October Release

• What has changed in the latest protocol updates w.r.t. the first protocol versions?

New Evaluations in 2026 Version and Preconditions

• Occupant Monitoring
  • Seatbelt Usage
  • Occupant Classification
  • Occupant Presence
• Driver Engagement
  • Driver Monitoring
  • Controls
• Vehicle Assistance
  • Speed Assistance
  • ACC Performance
  • Steering Support

In Depth: DFRS Cooperation

• Promote the exchange of data, knowledge, and expertise in the field of road safety
• Need for collaboration in developing new testing methods and standards
• Encouraging the adoption of new safety technologies in vehicles

In Depth: HMI Checklist

• Reintroduce physical controls for critical functions
• Evaluate driver monitoring & usability of HMI systems
• Potential impact on star rating

In Depth: Driver Monitoring

• Long and short distraction
• Phone use
• Impairment
• Microsleep and sleep
• Unresponsiveness

 Crash Avoidance

Latest Changes in October Release

• What has changed in the latest protocol updates w.r.t. the first protocol versions?

New Evaluations in 2026 Version and Preconditions

• Frontal collisions
  • Car and PTW
  • Pedestrian and cyclist
• Lane departure collisions
  • Single vehicle
  • Car and PTW
• Low speed collisions
  • Car and PTW
  • Pedestrian and Cyclist

In Depth: Acceptance of Lane Departure Functions

• Analysis of over 500 individual tests for 27 different vehicles
• Potential influence on the 2026 Lane Departure Collisions Test and Assessment Protocols

In Depth: Virtual Testing for Crash Avoidance

• Integration of Virtual Testing protocols in 2026 systems
• Enhanced simulation to cover More scenarios efficiently
• Balanced hybrid testing approach

 General

Report from Manufacturer's Viewing

• Detailed analysis of crashed vehicles including the assessment results
• Identify design weaknesses and failure modes
• Benchmark technology performance and best practice designs

Roadmap beyond 2029

• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) & Automation
• Expanded VRU Scenarios
• Gender and Age Inclusivity
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Safety
• Data Sharing and Real-Time Hazard Warnings
• Holistic Safety Approach

 Commercial Vehicles and Vans

Current Status of HGV Assessment

• Safe Driving
  • Occupant monitoring
  • Vision aids
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Speed assist systems
• Collision Avoidance:
  • Frontal collisions with vehicles and VRU
  • Lane departure collisions
• Post-Crash
  • Rescue sheets and guides
• Testing Facilities
• Initial Ratings

Van Assessment

• Transition from the previous medal system to a star rating system
• Safe driving
• Crash avoidance
• Post crash safety

Roadmap for Commercial Vehicles

• Future Development
  • Scope expansion
  • Crash testing of trucks to encourage better passive safety protection in 2030

 Post Crash

Latest Changes in October Release

• What has changed in the latest protocol updates w.r.t. the first protocol versions?

New Evaluations in 2026 Version and Preconditions

• Rescue information
  • Rescue sheets
  • Emergency Response Guide
• Post crash intervention
  • Advanced eCall
• Vehicle extrication
  • Energy management
  • Occupant extrication

 Crash Protection

Latest Changes in October Release

• What has changed in the latest protocol updates w.r.t. the first protocol versions?

New Evaluations in 2026 Version and Preconditions

• Frontal impact
  • Offset
  • Full Width
  • VT and Sled
• Side impact
  • MDB
  • Ploe
  • Farside
• Rear impact
• VRU impact
  • Head
  • Pelvis and leg

In Depth: VRU Protection

• Head impact
• Pelvis
• Femur
• Knee and tibia

Lab Showcase: Frontal Impact Safety Assessment for Euro NCAP 2026 at CSI

• Location and Specialization
• High-End Technology and Expert Knowledge
• Early Validation Opportunities (e.g. Pre-Tests or Prototype Evaluation)