ESC does not protect occupants in a crash, but helps to
avoid the crash in the first place.
Vehicles that have earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick + award are likely to protect you best if you're ever in a collision, or are equipped with the technology that can help
you avoid a crash in the first place.
The defensive driving techniques we stress in our classes — like maintaining a safe space around your vehicle and staying aware of what's going on around you — will help you to
avoid crashes in the first place.