Safety research
Effectiveness of electronic stability control in Great Britain (638 kb)
A study of UK national injury accident data conducted by Loughborough University's Vehicle Safety Research Centre (VSRC) to ascertain whether electronic stability control (ESC) equipped cars are involved in less crashes than those without ESC. Results show that cars equipped with ESC are 25% less likely to be involved in a fatal accident. ESC was particularly effective in adverse road condition, i.e. wet/snowy, and in accidents involving loss of control situations.
- Published:
- 18 June 2007
Vehicle Standards and Engineering Research Compendiums
This compendium details the safety research currently undertaken by Vehicle Technology and Standards, including primary and secondary safety, HGV and motorcycle safety, accident investigation, environmental projects and research.
Transport Technology and Standards Compendia
This compendium details technology research covering primary, secondary, HGV and motorcycle safety, accident investigation, intelligent transport systems and research funded under the Foresight Vehicle Programme for 2004/2005.
Transport Technology and Standards: Planned Research 2006/07
This document contains outlines of the research projects expected to start during 2006/07.
- Published:
- 04 October 2006
