Spending many hours behind the wheel every day, bus drivers often suffer strain in the shoulders, neck and arms. In order to reduce the risk of work-related injuries, Volvo Buses introduced Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS), which makes manoeuvring a bus considerably easier.
Now a scientific study has been published that confirms the system’s positive effects.
The study, carried out by VTI – the Swedish National Road and Transport Administration – examined muscle strain while driving both with and without VDS, and recorded how much the driver benefits from the system.
In the tests, activity in the various muscle groups was measured in left turns, right turns, while negotiating a roundabout, and when driving straight ahead.
The results reveal that, on average, VDS cuts muscular strain by 20 to 30 per…
