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PD Moderator	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 9:41:54 AM Ignore PD Report Abuse In a move aimed at saving lives, the U.S. Department of Transportation recently proposed a new federal standard that would require electronic stability control (ESC) on large commercial trucks, motorcoaches, and other large buses. According to the agency, the technology, once implemented, could prevent up to 56% of rollover crashes each year, and 14% of loss of control crashes. "The Department and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have long recognized the potential impact of stability control technology in reducing deaths and serious injuries that result from rollover crashes," said Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. "Today's proposal is a major step forward to improving the safety of large commercial... Visit GasBuddy Blog for full article

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In a move aimed at saving lives, the U.S. Department of Transportation recently proposed a new federal standard that would require electronic stability control (ESC) on large commercial trucks, motorcoaches, and other large buses.

According to the agency, the technology, once implemented, could prevent up to 56% of rollover crashes each year, and 14% of loss of control crashes.

"The Department and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have long recognized the potential impact of stability control technology in reducing deaths and serious injuries that result from rollover crashes," said Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. "Today's proposal is a major step forward to improving the safety of large commercial...

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albert2008 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:7,357 Points:1,481,985 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 30, 2012 9:04:23 AM Ignore albert2008 Report Abuse good idea
Lened Rookie Author Florida Posts:26 Points:62,710 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 30, 2012 8:56:13 AM Ignore Lened Report Abuse Its about time
locknloadtn Rookie Author Tennessee Posts:69 Points:134,235 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 27, 2012 1:18:42 PM Ignore locknloadtn Report Abuse More Govt meddling.
Melinda205 Champion Author Alabama Posts:1,839 Points:359,790 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 27, 2012 10:55:10 AM Ignore Melinda205 Report Abuse cost?
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,632 Points:1,610,495 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 25, 2012 5:46:23 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse How about teaching 4-wheelers how to behave (or not behave) around big vehicles? Too many times I see a car pull into a small space in front of a big rig (18-wheeler, bus, etc.) and then hit the brakes. People got to understand, something that big cannot stop on a dime. But the blame goes to the driver of the big rig, not the car (who in many instances gets away with his/her life, while the big rig driver may not.
Chris46 Champion Author Dayton Posts:23,683 Points:2,083,290 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 23, 2012 5:07:43 PM Ignore Chris46 Report Abuse Why don't they just require these big rigs, RV's, buses to have regulators/governors in them? Slow their speed down? We are just allowing them to go faster with stability controls on them. They go fast enough as it is.
Donatelo Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,124 Points:293,545 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 23, 2012 9:09:35 AM Ignore Donatelo Report Abuse ok
1tallford Sophomore Author Rhode Island Posts:128 Points:22,225 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 23, 2012 7:28:36 AM Ignore 1tallford Report Abuse More govt?
gasrat6083 Champion Author Long Island Posts:3,490 Points:1,164,080 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 23, 2012 6:17:53 AM Ignore gasrat6083 Report Abuse Makes sense to me.
goldrose1 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:10,944 Points:1,925,765 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:59:19 PM Ignore goldrose1 Report Abuse Hope it works well in these vehicles.
robaloma Champion Author Houston Posts:2,601 Points:692,375 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 8:07:33 PM Ignore robaloma Report Abuse wow
gknee09 All-Star Author Philadelphia Posts:985 Points:823,765 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 7:33:52 PM Ignore gknee09 Report Abuse As with anything, if people would police themselves and do the right thing because it's the right thing to do, no one would have to step in and regulate, require or pass a law. People try to get away with whatever they can to save themselves a buck at the expense of everyone else. How is that the governments fault?
gasokie Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:3,448 Points:1,326,225 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 4:59:10 PM Ignore gasokie Report Abuse Well, when it comes to public conveyances if the gov doesn't do it it just doesn't get done. And, it's bout time! Sorry.
GatorGuy Champion Author Columbia Posts:2,233 Points:1,208,220 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 3:47:16 PM Ignore GatorGuy Report Abuse I'm all for safety and saving lives, but does it always have to come via government regulations which causes big sweeping increases in cost?
kayE5260 Rookie Author Sioux Falls Posts:3 Points:2,315 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 2:45:27 PM Ignore kayE5260 Report Abuse Being a full time traveler in a fifth wheel, it is interesting that the big rigs don't have a ESC system on there trucks. I have seen many big trucks going down the road swaying in the wind or over steering. It is scary and I think it should be manditory for everyones safety.
zaq001 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,985 Points:1,474,050 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 2:38:54 PM Ignore zaq001 Report Abuse Impressive. Cost?
sydb7 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,559 Points:1,919,895 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 1:44:16 PM Ignore sydb7 Report Abuse ok
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,008 Points:599,685 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 1:29:34 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Old post.
q2 Champion Author Alberta Posts:2,039 Points:381,070 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:02:10 AM Ignore q2 Report Abuse next
kulwicki7 All-Star Author Virginia Posts:638 Points:268,845 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:56:49 AM Ignore kulwicki7 Report Abuse ok
TAT36 Champion Author Florida Posts:6,809 Points:1,304,975 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:55:23 AM Ignore TAT36 Report Abuse Will this help with your stability when bending your elbow or taking those little white pills to keep your eyes open wide. probably will help in some instances but most accidents are caused by the nut behind the wheel not taking proper actions in advance to avoid them.
Ticobird Champion Author Huntsville Posts:3,236 Points:1,116,990 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:51:39 AM Ignore Ticobird Report Abuse I hope the electronic stability control (ESC) on large commercial trucks is passed. It shouldn't add too much to the cost of these trucks and the rigs should be safer from an equipment standpoint because so much coordinated dynamic information is monitored.
AuburnTim Champion Author Indiana Posts:6,828 Points:1,559,190 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:51:29 AM Ignore AuburnTim Report Abuse Doesn't improve gas mileage nor drop the price of gas. The only thing that will accomplish is high vehicle prices.
puinsai808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,549 Points:728,280 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:51:25 AM Ignore puinsai808 Report Abuse Old post
CritterNanny Veteran Author Washington Posts:298 Points:1,344,970 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:50:49 AM Ignore CritterNanny Report Abuse Apparently regulations are necessary to ensure better safety on the highways.
flyfast Champion Author Kansas City Posts:9,258 Points:1,827,010 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:50:16 AM Ignore flyfast Report Abuse WE WILL PAY MORE
deaconjones Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,139 Points:319,155 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:49:12 AM Ignore deaconjones Report Abuse THIS ARTICLE IS A REPEAT AND HOW DOES THIS REFLECT ON GASOLINE?
scrossi Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,889 Points:1,049,465 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:47:24 AM Ignore scrossi Report Abuse Probably eddyp94.
eddyp94 Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,163 Points:1,660,835 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:46:39 AM Ignore eddyp94 Report Abuse This should be standard on all vehicles on the roads...
zimowski Champion Author San Jose Posts:6,676 Points:1,585,440 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:46:00 AM Ignore zimowski Report Abuse Sounds like a good thing.
Tucker1961 Champion Author Seattle Posts:2,157 Points:363,170 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:45:55 AM Ignore Tucker1961 Report Abuse ok
exd121 Champion Author Ottawa Posts:1,827 Points:466,450 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:42:05 AM Ignore exd121 Report Abuse will this make gas price cheaper?
Baron62nd Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,030 Points:1,671,920 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:41:42 AM Ignore Baron62nd Report Abuse Braking, steering, etc. have all greatly improved over the years in big trucks. Then along comes the CDL. A lot of the old drivers quit, retired, found other work, and are gone. Now most truck drivers go to school and learn to pass the CDL test, they learn how to pas the driving test, but they don't learn what the old drivers could have taught them: How to drive like a professional truck driver. So thanks to more government regulations and interference the government has helped to create a new problem. Naturally their solution is: More government regulations and interference.
Cheepo Champion Author Tampa Posts:9,889 Points:3,128,005 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:40:43 AM Ignore Cheepo Report Abuse Just more regulations!!!!!!
JCS Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:4,033 Points:1,314,765 Joined:Apr 2002	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:39:27 AM Ignore JCS Report Abuse old
Holly123 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:3,207 Points:791,185 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:39:21 AM Ignore Holly123 Report Abuse Do whatever is safest.
Car54BC08 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:4,259 Points:1,511,315 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:39:08 AM Ignore Car54BC08 Report Abuse This is a repeat
jimbo1867 Champion Author Arizona Posts:5,382 Points:2,056,500 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:36:36 AM Ignore jimbo1867 Report Abuse uhuh uhuh uhuh
edg104 Champion Author Memphis Posts:1,607 Points:375,300 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:36:01 AM Ignore edg104 Report Abuse Thats really good knews. Now lets hope the big rig drivers get some sleep before driving.
Homito All-Star Author San Antonio Posts:880 Points:174,700 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:35:19 AM Ignore Homito Report Abuse But when it sill be available for every car?
arnerator Champion Author Seattle Posts:8,184 Points:1,618,140 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:35:00 AM Ignore arnerator Report Abuse Big rigs roll down the highwys as if they own them.
Homito All-Star Author San Antonio Posts:880 Points:174,700 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:34:58 AM Ignore Homito Report Abuse Ok.
Homito All-Star Author San Antonio Posts:880 Points:174,700 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:34:49 AM Ignore Homito Report Abuse Good.
MRHONEST Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,212 Points:1,676,430 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:33:50 AM Ignore MRHONEST Report Abuse Sounds like a plan.
Rageagainsttm Champion Author Tampa Posts:8,308 Points:1,903,955 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:33:25 AM Ignore Rageagainsttm Report Abuse good
thirty8paces Champion Author Baltimore Posts:4,521 Points:1,107,105 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:31:30 AM Ignore thirty8paces Report Abuse Not a fan of more government regulations, but this is probably needed.
kawayomaana Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:1,693 Points:433,140 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:30:51 AM Ignore kawayomaana Report Abuse Ok
WTLITNG Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,861 Points:1,016,170 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:29:48 AM Ignore WTLITNG Report Abuse Definitely needed, plus lower speed limits and enforcement.
LoadToad Champion Author San Diego Posts:1,364 Points:1,298,045 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:29:40 AM Ignore LoadToad Report Abuse Have I heard this same 'ol song and dance before ? ? ? ?
Donatelo Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,124 Points:293,545 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:29:28 AM Ignore Donatelo Report Abuse cool