Single-vehicle crashes saw reductions in fatalities to the tune of 56 percent, preventing as many as 10,000 deaths a year due to stability control technology. This system uses sensors to detect steering problems, typically found at high speeds or on slippery surfaces, activating individual braking of the wheels to help drivers maintain control, according to this WashingtonPost.com article.
The system, which is especially effective in preventing rollovers, is second only to seat belts in effectiveness in saving lives, and according to a major automaker more critical in preventing deaths than air bags.
Right now, stability control is only standard on 40 percent of vehicles sold nationwide and optional on about 15 percent. The system is standard on every 2006 Audi, BMW, Infiniti, Mercedes, and Porchse. Cadillact, Jaguar, Mini, Toyota and Volvo offer it as an option on all models.
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