What safety features does a double cab van have?
A double-cab van has standard safety features such as ABS, ESP, multiple airbags and seatbelt pretensioners for all occupants. Modern models also have advanced driver assistance systems such as blind spot detection, lane keeping assist and automatic emergency braking. Due to the extra seats, a double cab often has more extensive safety equipment than a single cab, with additional airbags and reinforced bodywork for optimal protection of all passengers.
What standard safety systems are included in a double cab?
Modern double-cab vans are equipped with ABS (anti-lock braking system), ESP (electronic stability programme), multiple airbags and belt tensioners. These systems form the basis for safe multi-occupant business driving. ABS prevents your wheels from locking during emergency stops, while ESP helps keep the car stable when cornering or on slippery road surfaces.
Seatbelt pretensioners ensure that all occupants remain firmly in place in the event of a collision. This is important when you regularly travel with a team to project sites. The belts automatically tighten as soon as the vehicle detects a hard impact, keeping your colleagues better protected from injury.
You will also find brake force distribution and traction control in almost all modern double cabs. These systems work together with ABS and ESP to keep you in control of the vehicle even when you are driving loaded or travelling in bad weather. For daily business use with materials and multiple people on board, these features are important for everyone's safety.
How do airbags work in a double cab van?
A double cab van usually has six to eight airbags: front airbags for driver and passenger, side airbags in the seats and side curtain airbags. These airbags activate within milliseconds when sensors detect a collision. The system determines which airbags are needed based on the force and direction of the impact.
Front airbags protect your head and chest in a frontal collision. They fill with gas at lightning speed and form a buffer between you and the steering wheel or dashboard. Side airbags are incorporated into the seats and protect your torso when you are hit from the side. This is especially useful in the heavy traffic you regularly drive in as a company car.
The curtain airbags run along the entire length of the cabin, from front to rear. They protect the heads of all occupants, including those in the second row of seats. This makes them important for teams travelling together. When you travel to a job with colleagues, you know that everyone has the same protection in case of an accident. The airbags work together with the seat belts for maximum safety.
What is the difference between safety in a double cab and a single cab?
A double cab has additional safety features for rear passengers that you won't find in a single cabin. Think extra airbags for the second row of seats, seatbelt points for all seats and often a reinforced body around the passenger area. This extra protection makes sense because you are transporting more people who all need to be able to travel safely.
The body of a double cab is designed differently from that of a single cab. There is more structure between the cab and the cargo area, providing extra protection in a rear impact. The sides are also often reinforced to keep the longer cab stable and protect the occupants in a side impact.
If you regularly travel with a team, a double cab offers significantly more safety. Everyone has their own seatbelt, headrest and often access to side airbags. With a single cab, the focus is mainly on driver and possibly one co-driver. For companies that value the safety of their employees, a double cab is therefore the better choice.
What modern driving assistance systems does a double cab van have?
Newer double cab models are equipped with blind spot detection, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, fatigue detection and automatic emergency braking. These systems help you avoid accidents during everyday business use. They work in the background and intervene when necessary.
Blind spot detection alerts you with a light in the mirror when there is a vehicle driving next to you that you might not see. This is useful when changing lanes on busy roads. Lane assist helps you stay within your lane by gently correcting the steering wheel when you unintentionally deviate. On long trips to projects, this prevents you from straying due to fatigue.
Adaptive cruise control automatically adjusts your speed to the traffic in front of you. You set a speed limit and the system automatically keeps a distance from the car in front. Fatigue detection monitors your driving behaviour and warns you when it's time for a break. The automatic emergency brake is perhaps the most important system: it brakes automatically when an obstacle suddenly appears and you do not react in time. For commercial vehicles with daily mileage, these systems are valuable for your team's safety.
How Van Den Hurk helps with safe double cab vans
We understand that the safety of your team is paramount when choosing a double cab van. With more than 60 years of experience, we help business owners find commercial vehicles with the right safety features for their specific situation.
Our approach to safe double cabs:
- Large stock with modern safety equipment - We have 400 commercial vehicles in stock, including double cabins with the latest driving assistance systems and safety features
- Personal advice on safety systems - Our advisers explain exactly which safety features each model has and what this means for your daily use
- Transparent information per vehicle - You can instantly see which airbags, driver assistance systems and other features are present, so you can make an informed choice
- Test drive with a focus on safety - During a test drive, you will experience how the safety systems work and whether they suit your driving style and activities
Check our website for the current range of double cab vans or drop by our showroom in Helmond. We will gladly think with you about the best safe solution for your team. Contact us for personal advice or schedule an appointment straight away to experience the safety features for yourself.
