[learc83]

The NHTSA and the Insurance Institute for Highway safety estimate that stability control could prevent 1/3 of fatal accidents.

Studies show it's effective. Of course it depends on the car, but I've never found it to be a problem unless I'm driving like I'm at the track.

Also where are you turning right onto a road with a 60mph speed limit with no merging lane?

[CWuestefeld]

Studies show it's effective.

I agree that it's doing a good job in keeping me from breaking my tires free, which could lead to losing control. But I'm skeptical that enforcing these tactics blindly in all cases (as my car does) is the best overall strategy.

where are you turning right onto a road with a 60mph speed limit with no merging lane?

Specifically, US 290 west of Austin TX. But this seems to be the norm in much of Texas.

[learc83]

>But I'm skeptical that enforcing these tactics blindly in all cases (as my car does) is the best overall strategy.

It's not optimal strategy in all cases. But driving 100% of the time with electronic stability control (for which traction control is required) on results in an overall safety benefit as opposed to driving with traction control off 100% of the time. Which is why it is a required feature in all new cars.

>Specifically, US 290 west of Austin TX. But this seems to be the norm in much of Texas.

That's crazy. I've seen something like that in very rural areas, but even then the speed limit was only 55.