Volvo tests safety systems on tired drivers
Volvo has been given permission by the Swedish government to let tired drivers take trucks on public roads so it can test its safety systems. The public road test is the final stage of developing the system, which aims to alert drivers if their driving patterns suggest they are getting tired. Other road users do not need to get too nervous. The tired drivers will be accompanied by a back-up driver who can quickly take control of the vehicle if necessary and a test leader will also be present in the cab.
