My friend recently bought the new Volvo SUV. Volvo treated him to a rather fun event where he went to the California Speedway in Fontana, California and was allowed to test the various safety features of his car on a closed course. One of the things he was allowed to do was drive the car at 50 miles per hour, and then yank on the steering wheel as hard as he could to the left. Normally this would cause any vehicle to roll, or otherwise lose control. The Volvo simply ignored him, and only allowed him to turn as much as was safe for the speed. I guess the theory is that it is better to hit whatever you are trying to avoid than to roll over.
What if what you are trying to avoid is a gaoline truck? Or a 1000 foot drop? Or a six year old?
