English, 4 pages, 10 figures, 0 references

This presentation will deal with the development of Driver Assistance Systems in Road Vehicles, and will provide an outlook for future potential technical progress, with some emphasis on Commercial Vehicles. An analysis of basic data on accidents in Europe from various credible sources (EU Commission of Transport and Traffic, Vehicle Manufacturers, Braking System Suppliers, authorized Test Organizations, etc.) will be presented, highlighting the necessity for Driver Assistance Systems.