I mentioned recently that our new DAF curtainsider has been fitted with all the latest safety features to keep other road users and pedestrians safe. I'm happy to report that our new vehicle has been awarded its Direct Vision Standard permit (DSV). The Direct Vision Standard measures how much HGV drivers can see from their cab directly (without the use of mirrors or video cameras). 

Having the permit means that we can operate this vehicle in Greater London, without incurring penalties and most importantly, we're doing our bit to keep busy city roads safe. 

I'd like to thank Jamie Johnston and the team at Brian Currie once again for making all the necessary arrangements. Our new DAF has many new safety functions, like a fully operational camera monitoring system, a sensor system with driver alerts, an audible vehicle manoeuvring system and side-underrun protection. This means our drivers are far more aware of their surroundings and that people are also more aware of our vehicle, helping reduce the danger of HGVs in busy public spaces. 

The PurePac driving team is impressed with the new vehicle features, and we'll be using the same spec for all future vehicles we add to our fleet. 

What are your thoughts on the DSV requirements, and have you started implementing these within your fleet? 

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