This new rating system is based on Institute research showing that occupants in
rollover crashes benefit from stronger roofs (see «Roof strength affects injury risk in SUV rollover crashes, study finds,» March 15, 2008).
Analysis of the real - world experience of ESC indicates the technology is saving lives by helping to prevent
rollovers and loss - of - control
crashes in cars, minivans, pickups and SUVs (see «ESC
benefits keep adding up as feature becomes standard,» Sept. 28, 2011).