What does ESC mean in cars?
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ESC stands for Electronic Stability Controller, which is an active safety technology that assists drivers in controlling the vehicle. It is also an extension of the functions of the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Traction Control System (TCS), and can be considered the culmination of current vehicle safety electronic devices. ESC primarily controls the longitudinal and lateral stability of the vehicle to ensure stable driving. For example, when a car oversteers while turning left on a slippery road (the rear end swings to the right, and the sensors detect it as too abrupt), ESC will quickly brake the right front wheel to restore traction, generating an opposite torque to keep the car in its original lane.