A reader emailed us and asked what a stability control system is. Here’s the scoop:
Stability control is a system that helps the driver stay in control of the car during abrupt changes of direction. In basic terms, when you swerve, the stability control system in your car keeps you in control. Stability control is often referred to as electronic stability control. Different automakers also give ESC different names like AdvanceTrac, StabiliTrac, Vehicle Stability Assist and Vehicle Dynamics Control ...
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Ask the Editor: What Is Stability Control?
A reader emailed us and asked what a stability control system is. Here’s the scoop:
Stability control is a system that helps the driver stay in control of the car during abrupt changes of direction. In basic terms, when you swerve, the stability control system in your car keeps you in control. Stability control is often referred to as electronic stability control. Different automakers also give ESC different names like AdvanceTrac, StabiliTrac, Vehicle Stability Assist and Vehicle Dynamics Control ...
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Stability Control and Seatbelt Use
It seems that no matter how advanced safety technology gets, it’s tough to beat the old standbys.
Last week, the entire U.S. News Cars crew headed over to FedEx field to check out GM’s Main Street in Motion event. Basically, Main Street in Motion travels around the country, giving consumers a chance to test drive GM cars without a salesperson riding along. You can also test drive the competition right there. We went to the event not ...
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