Almost half, 45%, of UK van drivers report that advanced driver-assistance technology (ADAS) has prevented at least one accident in the past year, according to a study by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
The research revealed that parking and reversing incidents were among the most common for UK van drivers, with parking representing 27% of all accidents, and 18% for reversing, respectively.
Volkswagen’s survey also found that the average cost of van repairs is on the rise, now as much as £534.251, up from £525.632 the year before.
Alice Axtell, product marketing manager at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said: “With repair costs on the rise, the impact that accidents can have on the day-to-day running of a business is significant. This is why our vehicles are equipped with a range of advanced driver-assistance technology, many as standard, to help drivers avoid incidents that can put their van out of action and help keep business running smoothly.”