Volvo’s mindset

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  1. Cat sdp

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  3. shogun

    shogun Road Train Member

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    Are they saying most people have to get drunk to drive a new Volvo?
     
  4. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    Company must have some real trust in its drivers........

    It's true, if we wanted to eliminate drinking and driving, these devices + a government mandate every vehicle sold after date x, no matter commercial or personal, will have the device. Sales would suffer initially, eventually it's standard procedure and not a taboo thing. It would likely go the same path as the elog went. You don't use one? Must be a cheater. Argument. Logical isn't it?
     
  5. buddyd157

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    problem is, what if a driver has just used mouthwash (which many do contain alcohol) and blows a positive ??

    how long till the truck starts up or how long before that device sends a clear message to dispatch that the driver is drunk???

    or calls the cops...??

    or the marshalls..?????........
     
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    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    The driver does it once and buys a new type mouth wash that doesn't use alcohol as the active ingredient
    I'm sure there are other solutions
     
  7. AModelCat

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    Volvo option for Europe? Or just Ireland? :laughing-guffaw:
     
  8. daf105paccar

    daf105paccar Road Train Member

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    Europe and why???
    Owner gets a big discount on his insurance.
    So it is simply about the $$$$.:rolleyes:
     
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    Even still, rinse with water after, should be fine
     
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  10. Cat sdp

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    You Euro guys need mandatory driver facing cameras too......
     
  11. daf105paccar

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    No $$$$ in those camera's.
     
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