Electronic Stability Control
Video: Safer With Stability Control
SUVs - with their high center of gravity - are more prone to rollovers than other vehicles. But stability control can make an important difference in preventing accidents. (Jan. 2005)
This video describes what electronic stability control is, and why it is important. 04/12/05 |
| How Does Electronic Stability Control Work? For NHTSA's explanation of how ESC works, including animations of spinning out and plowing out, click here. 03/13/05 |
Which 2005 Cars Have Electronic Stability Control Electronic Stability Control is becoming more common as a standard or optional feature in new autos.Read NHTSA's list of 2005 cars with ESC. 01/15/05 |
| Stability Control–Standard or Optional? CU's R. David Pittle speech to the Society of Automotive Engineers on addressing the problem of vehicle rollover and other issues 01/06/05 |
| Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testing finds electronic stability control is effective. IIHS finds electronic stability control is effective in reducing single-vehicle crash risk including the risk of fatal single-vehicle crashes. Read the IIHS press release here. 11/14/04 |
| GM and Ford commit to adopt electronic stability control in new SUVs GM and Ford are reportedly "rushing" to adopt electronic stability control systems for their new lines of SUVs. According to the Washington Post, "the nation's two biggest automakers were quick to offer the new technology on 1.8 million vehicles after preliminary testing by the government and the insurance industry showed enormous safety benefits, especially for popular SUVs that ride high and are more likely to roll over during a crash." Read the full article on the Washington Post web site. 11/13/04 |
| Stability control: Which systems help the most? A stability-control system is designed to prevent a vehicle from sliding or skidding in a turn. It is especially helpful for driving on slippery roads and for avoiding accidents. On an SUV, stability control can also help prevent the vehicle from getting into a situation where it can roll over. 09/21/04 |
| Consumer Information on Rollover Evaluations CU's views on the use of electronic stability control (ESC) in reducing rollover risks, with special emphasis on Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs). Read full statement here. 04/22/02 |
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