What does ESC in cars refer to?
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Automotive ESC is a new type of active safety system in vehicles, fully known as Electronic Stability Control, which belongs to the driving assistance system of a car. The automotive ESC system is a further extension of the functions of the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Traction Control System (TCS). It mainly controls the longitudinal and lateral stability of the vehicle to ensure that the vehicle moves according to the driver's intentions. At the same time, the system works in coordination with the engine ECU. When the drive wheels slip, by comparing the speed of each wheel, the electronic system determines whether the drive wheels are slipping and immediately reduces the throttle intake automatically, lowers the engine speed to reduce power output, and applies braking to the slipping drive wheels. ESC can be turned off in special road conditions or when the vehicle is stuck in mud, which helps the car get out of trouble as soon as possible. However, the ESC system should not be turned off during normal driving, as it may lead to loss of control and other phenomena, which are not conducive to safe driving.