Car Safety - Crash Avoidance Features - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) helps drivers to avoid crashes by reducing the danger of skidding, or losing control as a result of over-steering. ESC becomes active when a driver loses control of their car. It uses computer controlled technology to apply individual brakes and help bring the car safely, back on track, without the danger of fish-tailing.

Why do I need it?

Australian research shows that ESC reduces the risk of: * Single car crashes by 25% * Single 4WD crashes by 51% * Single car crashes in which the driver was injured by 28% * Single 4WD crashes in which the driver was injured by 66%*

No other active safety device has such potential to reduce single car crashes.

How does it work?

ESC works by using a number of intelligent sensors that detect any loss of control and automatically apply the brake to the relevant wheel, putting your car back on the intended path.

ESC is of assistance to the driver in: * correcting impending oversteering or understeering; * stabilising the car during sudden evasive manoeuvres; * enhancing handling on gravel patches, such as road shoulders; and * improving traction on slippery or icy roads.

Are there different names for ESC?

Yes. Some of the names that we know about in Australia are: * Electronic Stability Program (ESP) - Holden, HSV, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes Benz, Jeep, Renault, Saab,Chrysler, Citroen, Maybach, Peugeot, Ssangyong * Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) - Ford, FPV, BMW, Mazda, Land Rover, Aston Martin, Jaguar * Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) -- Suzuki, Toyota * Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)- Nissan, Subaru, Alfa Romeo * Dynamic Stability And Traction Control (DSTC)- Volvo * Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) -- Audi, Volkswagen * Active Stability Control (ASC) - Mitsubishi * Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)- Honda * Vehicle Stability/Swerve Control (VSC) - Lexus * Automatic Stability Control + Traction (ASC+T) -- Mini * Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) -- Dodge, Skoda * Maserati Stability Program (MSP)- Maserati * Porsche Stability Management -- Porsche * Stability and Traction Control -- Fiat * StabiliTrak® -- Hummer

http://www.howsafeisyourcar.com.au/electronic_stability_control.php

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[Vitruviux]

But... does it have ESC?

[godofwar166]

@Vitruviux

hehe

[benbay001]

@ylen13 If only you knew how silly you sound..

[ylen13]

As professional driver I do not need ESC to keep control of my car.