Electronic stability control

Vehicle test results

Informational videos

Selected research bibliography

Highlights from the Institute's research since 1969

News releases

June 13, 2006 Electronic stability control could prevent nearly one-third of all fatal crashes and reduce rollover risk by as much as 80%; effect is found on single- and multiple-vehicle crashes

October 28, 2004 Electronic stability control found effective; main effect is to reduce single-vehicle crash risk, including the risk of fatal single-vehicle crashes

Status Report newsletter articles

Vol. 43, No. 2, March 15, 2008: ESC helps keep vehicles from rolling over, and side airbags protect people in the rollover crashes that still occur

Vol. 42, No. 10, October 13, 2007: Federal study of ESC adds to evidence that lives are being saved

Vol. 41, No. 10, December 19, 2006: Proposal to require ESC draws wide support

Vol. 41, No. 9, November 21, 2006: ESC is a new requirement to earn Top Safety Pick 2007 award

Vol. 41, No. 5, June 13, 2006: Electronic stability control is reducing multiple-vehicle crashes as well as crashes involving one vehicle

Vol. 40, No. 8, September 28, 2005: Adding ESC substantially reduces losses under collision coverage but not under two other insurance coverages

Vol. 40, No. 1, January 3, 2005: Electronic stability control reduces deaths, especially in single-vehicle crashes • 2005 model cars and SUVs with ESC

Regulatory comment

Comment to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration concerning the required installation of electronic stability control on all passenger vehicles (Docket No. NHTSA-2006-25801), October 19, 2006