safety by Renault
Renault's vision of automotive safety
human first program
human first program
faire progresser la sécurité de chaque usager de la route
Data sharing, crash tests, full-scale exercises — Renault is committed to reducing the number and severity of road accidents. Its Human First Program, developed in collaboration with researchers, experts, and firefighters, has a single goal: to improve road safety for all users every single day.In 2025, Renault is going even further with the Universal Patent initiative, opening up its safety patents to competitors.
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trained firefighters (2)
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Renault & firefighters: a unique and unprecedented partnership
As part of the Human First Program, Renault teamed up with the Naudet brothers — acclaimed filmmakers known for their documentaries on 9/11 and the Notre-Dame fire — to showcase the deep and dynamic collaboration between the Group and road rescue teams.It’s an extraordinary journey: the fusion of engineering and R&D in service of the “golden hour”, those crucial minutes when first responders do everything they can to save lives.
firefighter training
Renault is the only car manufacturer in the world to have a full-time firefighter integrated into its engineering team and to work regularly with road rescue crews.In just a few years, Renault has trained 5,000 firefighters across 21 countries worldwide! New training sessions are already planned in Europe and Latin America.
QRescue Renault: time saved for rescuers
A QR code placed on the front and rear windshields, Renault's QRescue gives firefighters instant access to the vehicle’s emergency response datasheet.It provides all the critical information firefighters need to intervene quickly and safely. This smart solution can save up to 15 valuable minutes during the golden hour — when every second counts in saving lives.
Fireman Access
Even though our high-voltage batteries are designed to prevent any damage from internal causes, fires due to external factors can still occur.In the event of a fire spreading to the battery, Renault's Fireman Access — an in-house innovation — allows firefighters to direct the water jet straight into the heart of the battery, extinguishing a battery fire in under 10 minutes, compared to the industry average of 4 hours.This not only saves around 42,000 liters of water per intervention, but more importantly, it saves crucial time for emergency responders.In 2025, Renault is launching the Universal Patent initiative, because safety shouldn’t be restricted by patents — and is opening the Fireman Access patent to all competitors.
SD Switch
The “SD Switch” instantly disconnects the battery from the high-voltage electrical system.
safety, cutting-edge vehicles
Over the past 50 years, Renault has helped reduce the number of road fatalities by a factor of five. To continuously improve safety for everyone, the experts at the LAB (Accidentology and Biomechanics Laboratory) and the 600 engineers and technicians work tirelessly on innovations.In total, Renault has filed over 2,000 patents and offers cutting-edge solutions, such as Fireman Access and SD Switch.
ADAs (advanced driver assistance systems)
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) are intelligent systems that use advanced technologies (radars, cameras, artificial intelligence, etc.) to assist drivers during their journeys. However, 67% of drivers do not use driving assistance features unless they are automatically activated (2019 SSHRC study)(7). Renault is therefore working to reverse this trend.(7) lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, intelligent adaptive cruise control, speed limiter/ regulator.
restraint devices
Only 25% of children are properly secured in vehicles (10% not secured at all) — this is why Renault equips its vehicles with innovative restraint systems to improve passenger safety.Naturalistic studies/European projects/IBSR Belgian study
faire progresser la sécurité routière au quotidien
Créé en 1969 par les Groupes Renault et PSA, le LAB est un laboratoire d’accidentologie, de biomécanique et d’études du comportement humain. Sa mission, faire baisser le nombre de victimes sur les routes ; en 50 ans, il a contribué à diviser par cinq le nombre de tués.
winner of the 2024 Road Safety Innovation Award
Awarded a Jury Prize at the 2024 Road Safety Innovation Award, Safety Coach analyzes potential road risks based on surrounding data and informs you via the openR screen.Along with the Safety Score, which evaluates your driving, you’ll receive a detailed analysis and simple tips at the end of each journey to help make your driving safer.
mobility and security of tomorrow
Renault's road safety policy is based on five key pillars: raise awareness, prevent, correct, protect, and rescue. Innovations are constantly emerging, such as Safety Score, Safety Coach, and Safety Guardian, which are set to revolutionize safety behind the wheel.
safety car
52% of fatal accidents due to speeding involve individuals under the age of 35*.By limiting speed, Renault encourages young drivers to drive more cautiously**, helping to save lives and make roads a safer space for everyone.*On toll highways. Source: ASFA, 2019-2023 period.
**52% of fatal accidents due to speeding involve individuals under 35 years old.
**52% of fatal accidents due to speeding involve individuals under 35 years old.
H1st vision
H1st Vision embodies our vision of safer mobility for the future and the Research and Development of Renault's Human First Program.A collaborative concept car developed by the 12 companies of the Software République ecosystem, it offers a glimpse into the future of mobility with technologies dedicated to the safety of all road users.
security, permanent innovations
To help reduce the number of accidents on the road, Renault continues to innovate relentlessly in two key areas: preventing accidents and assisting emergency responders. New advancements are set to revolutionize safety behind the wheel: Safety Score, Safety Coach, and Safe Guardian.
ROADS driving simulator
A revolutionary tool for testing a vehicle's dynamic behavior, driving assistance features, and all driver information systems, the immersive ROADS simulator represents a significant advance in safety research.