This UN Regulation No. 79 establishes uniform provisions for the approval of vehicle steering equipment. Here are the key points:The regulation covers steering systems for vehicles of categories M, N and O, including advanced driver assistance steering functions and automated driving systems. The main provisions include:1. Requirements for basic steering system construction and performance, including fail-safe provisions, warning systems, and testing procedures.2. Detailed technical requirements for various types of advanced steering functions like Automatically Commanded Steering Function (ACSF), Corrective Steering Function (CSF), Emergency Steering Function (ESF), and Remote Control Manoeuvring (RCM).3. New provisions for vehicles equipped with Automated Driving Systems (ADS), requiring that the ADS complies with relevant national/international regulations and that detected faults are properly transmitted between the ADS and steering equipment.Key changes in this version include:
- Updated requirements for electronic control systems safety
- New provisions for automated driving systems
- Enhanced requirements for advanced driver assistance steering functions
- Additional specifications for data communication between towing vehicles and trailers
The regulation contains detailed technical specifications for testing and approval of steering systems, including test procedures for various steering functions, requirements for electronic systems, and provisions for conformity of production. It aims to ensure safe and reliable operation of vehicle steering systems while enabling the implementation of advanced automated steering technologies.
