Reducing The Risk Of Rollover Crashes In 15-Passenger Vans

Widely popular with businesses, churches, and community organizations that need to transport large groups of people, 15-passenger vans are both comfortable and convenient. But the vans and people who drive them have come under the watchful eye of government agencies and consumer groups, because of safety concerns.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the risk of a rollover crash is greatly increased when 10 or more people ride in a 15-passenger van, mostly because of the additional weight. Stabilitrak, or electronic stability control, available on Chevrolet's Express and GMC's Savana, selectively applies individual brakes to keep the vehicle in line, based on the sensors in the steering wheel and the vehicle's speed.

They're also equipped with enhanced technology glass, head curtain side airbags and the most important safety feature, 3-point safety belts. Passengers can dramatically reduce the risk of being killed or seriously injured in a rollover crash by simply using their seat belts. In fact, the NHTSA estimates the chances of survival are increased by 75 percent.

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