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Trailer Stability Assist
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA), also known as Electronic Trailer Sway Control,Trailer Sway Control Demonstration srwhite Channel on YouTube, dated 22 September 2006, last accessed 20 January 2017 is designed to control individual wheel slip to correct potential trailer swing before there is an accident.Trailer Stability Assist Honda New Zealand, last accessed 11 December 2016 Although similar to Electronic Stability Control (ESC), TSA is programmed differently and is designed to detect Yaw (rotation), yaw in the tow-vehicle and take specific corrective actions to eliminate trailer sway. Most ESC systems are not designed to detect such movement nor take the correct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electronic Stability Control
Electronic stability control (ESC), also referred to as electronic stability program (ESP) or dynamic stability control (DSC), is a computerized technology that improves a vehicle's stability by detecting and reducing loss of traction ( skidding). When ESC detects loss of steering control, it automatically applies the brakes to help steer the vehicle where the driver intends to go. Braking is automatically applied to wheels individually, such as the outer front wheel to counter oversteer, or the inner rear wheel to counter understeer. Some ESC systems also reduce engine power until control is regained. ESC does not improve a vehicle's cornering performance; instead, it helps reduce the chance of the driver losing control of the vehicle. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in 2004 and 2006 respectively, one-third of fatal accidents could be prevented by the use of the technology. In Europe the elect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
