Although ABS is now increasingly common, few drivers have ever been given the chance to learn about its true value.  It is considered, quite rightly, to be a valuable addition to the overall safety of both driver and vehicle but beyond this assumption it rarely warrants more thought. The same goes for the rubber. Improvements in the construction and profile of casings, coupled with improvements in compound and tread pattern technology, has resulted in more friction between the road and the tyre when braking than was possible before. Put simply, today’s tyres allow you to stop sooner.

In addition, every year new technology means that new vehicles coming out on the roads are becoming more and more sophisticated.  Therefore the driver, as the human being in the loop, can do more complex things with a vehicle if he knows how to apply them. 

This is where instruction from an expert driver training organisation will be invaluable to prevent any amount of confusion with regard to the latest technology.
It is for these reasons that IRST Ltd has worked closely with the following major providers of new technology who are also sponsors of the IRST Ltd training:

• Volvo, a recognised leader in the field of vehicle safety, is providing two Volvo tractor units for the training, one which is equipped with ESP
• Haldex, a provider of braking systems, has equipped the IRST Ltd stability road tanker with their latest EB+ system
• Goodyear Dunlop provides IRST Ltd with updated tyre technology and tyres which stand up to the rigours of the stability tanker manoeuvres and skid pan trials.