When a car is cornering, it is important to maintain stability to avoid losing control. The following features help a car maintain stability when cornering:
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Cornering Stability Control (CSC): This feature regulates the braking force on each wheel and helps the car maintain a straight line instead of over-steering. It kicks in when it senses the car is taking on a sharp corner.
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC): This system helps prevent a vehicle from "spinning out" or "plowing out" due to the loss of road traction because of slipping wheels. It increases brake pressure to one side of the vehicle to steer it gently in that direction, reducing the risk of being in a rollover. ESC does not apply hard braking or steering automatically.
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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA): VSAs traction-control function helps maintain stability and allows the vehicle to accelerate even on surfaces with a split coefficient of friction, such as wet or icy roads.
These features work automatically to help the driver maintain control of the car during hard steering maneuvers. They do not apply hard braking or steering automatically, and they may or may not prevent a rollover. It is important to note that while these features can help in dangerous driving situations, they are not a substitute for responsible driving habits on slippery roads.
