The effects of electronic stability control (ESC) on crashes – An update
- Published: Accident Analysis and Prevention 43, pp.1148-1159, 2011
- Authors: A Hoye
- Date Added: 21 Aug 2017
- Last Update: 21 Aug 2017
Objectives:
To give an update on the effects of ESC from recent studies.
Methodology:
A meta-analysis of 12 studies into the effects of ESC on the number of different types of crashes were summarised.
Key Findings:
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ESC prevents about 40% of all crashes involving loss of control
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All fatal crashes are reduced by around 40%; less severe crashes are unchanged when all types of crashes are regarded together.
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Fatal crashes in which rollover is the first harmful event are reduced by 70%, rollover crashes of all severities are reduced by 50%.
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Run-off-road crashes are reduced by about 40%, and single vehicle crashes are reduced by about 25%.
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Results are likely to be overestimated, especially with non-fatal crashes.
Keywords:
ESC, RTIs, Prevention, Meta-Analysis
Comments:
A lot of the quoted figures of the effectiveness are likely to be overestimated. The author has made an attempt to remove any publishing bias when analysing the different studies.
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