What are the functions of the ESP system?
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The role of the ESP system is to monitor the driving state of the vehicle. When understeer or oversteer occurs during emergency obstacle avoidance or turning, it helps prevent the vehicle from deviating from the ideal trajectory. The ESP system generally requires the installation of steering sensors, wheel sensors, skid sensors, and lateral acceleration sensors. The main sensors of the ESP system and their functions are as follows: 1. The steering sensor monitors the rotation angle of the steering wheel to help determine whether the vehicle is moving in the correct direction. 2. The wheel speed sensor monitors the speed of each wheel to determine if any wheel is slipping. 3. The yaw rate sensor records the movement of the car around the vertical axis to determine if the car is skidding.
When driving, especially on rainy or icy roads, I find the ESP system to be a real lifesaver. It automatically detects when the wheels start to slip and immediately adjusts the braking force or reduces engine power to help the car regain traction. I once experienced a sharp turn on a slippery road where the car almost lost control, but the ESP instantly intervened to stabilize the vehicle, preventing an accident. This system is actually an upgraded version of ABS and traction control, preventing skidding during hard braking or turning, thereby enhancing driving safety. Particularly on highways or in bad weather, it makes driving much more reassuring. Modern cars are mostly equipped with ESP as standard because research shows it significantly reduces traffic accidents, especially in emergency situations where the vehicle loses balance. Every time I start the car, I feel like there's an invisible bodyguard protecting me.
