Renault's sole motivation is to
produce genuinely safe cars that
will actively reduce the risk
of accidents and their potential
consequences.
Yet
however efficient safety equipment
may become, nothing can replace
individual behaviour.
Renault
is strongly committed to several
national and international education
and information campaigns that
aim to educate the general public
on safety issues. For Renault,
road safety is a strategic priority
and a long-term commitment.
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Renault's
First Crash Test, 1955
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TODAY: A GLOBAL
APPROACH WITH FOUR MAIN FOCUSES
Renault has been actively involved
for more than 50 years in the research
and development of technologies aimed
at improving the safety of our vehicles.
Renault’s approach and expertise
is based on lessons learnt from real-life
accident situations. With maximum five-star
Euro NCAP crash-test ratings for nine
vehicles, the Renault range features
a long list of models that deliver leading
safety.
In addition to its exceptional engineering
skills, Renault uses the extensive research
carried out by the Accident Analysis,
Biomechanics and Human Behaviour Laboratory
(LAB) to develop effective safety solutions
that address real life driving situations.
Renault’s road safety programme
covers four main areas: prevention,
correction, protection and education.
Renault is constantly developing new
safety systems aimed at avoiding accidents
and protecting vehicle occupants. The
emphasis in development is thus placed
on better prevention, better anticipation
and better education, without diminishing
the responsibility of the driver.
Each year, the Group invests nearly
€100 million in safety research
and development. Some 600 employees
work directly on this topic, which involves
all sectors of the business.
TOMORROW: A COMMITMENT TO THE
FUTURE
Given the stakes associated with road
safety issues across the world, Renault
has an ongoing commitment to improve
driving security.
On tomorrow’s cars, safety will
be increasingly interactive, with on-board
technologies improving detection of
the vehicle’s surroundings to
inform the driver and anticipate the
activation of safety systems.
Renault also plans to extend the same
approach it employs in Europe to new
markets where improvements in road safety
must take into account the results of
local accident studies and the needs
of customers.
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