Car sensor can cut fatalities 25%

CARS equipped with electronic stability control are 25% less likely to be involved in fatal collisions than other vehicles, according to new international research.

It is estimated that there could be up to 90 fewer fatal accidents per annum in Ireland if all vehicles were fitted with such equipment.

ESC, which is the latest buzzword in vehicle safety, is a computer-controlled technology which automatically controls the vehicle by comparing the driver’s steering and braking actions to what is actually happening on the road.