The uptake and expected impact of electronic stability program (ESC) amongst the Australian passenger vehicle fleet.

Author(s)
Steinhardt, D. Wills, A. & Rakotonirainy, A.
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Abstract

Electronic stability program (ESP) is an in-vehicle active control system which acts in loss of control situations to stabilise a vehicle. Several studies have shown the road safety benefits of ESP in international contexts. However, little consideration has been given for factors which may inhibit the uptake and potential effectiveness of ESP amongst the Australian vehicle fleet. This study highlights some of these potential factors including the rate of uptake of ESP into the Australian new vehicle market, purchasing patterns, driver behaviour, culture and the media. Conclusions are drawn in terms of future research directions and good public policy to maximise the effects of ESP in Australia. (a) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E216178.

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C 48391 (In: C 48335 [electronic version only]) /91 / ITRD E216143
Source

In: [Proceedings of the] 2007 Australasian Road Safety Research, Policing and Education Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 17th-19th October 2007, 13 p.

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