With more home deliveries due to the pandemic, an increase in the number of vans on our roads is beginning to draw attention to the issue of the safety standards of these vehicles. A new Van Safety Rating, launched by Thatcham Research and Euro NCAP, have produced some worrying results. It has been brought to attention that van safety standards are neglected compared to those of cars.

The following video by Thatcham Research expands upon this issue:

The following resource from Driving for Better Business – How safe are your vans? compares the safety features available in cars and vans: