What does ESP mean and what are its functions?

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TaylorRose
07/24/25 5:00pm
ESP stands for Electronic Stability Program, and its functions are: When a vehicle is driving on a road with low friction, and the tires slip, causing the vehicle's direction and speed to be uncontrollable by the driver, ESP can intervene by braking the non-slipping wheels to help the driver regain control of the vehicle and ensure driving safety. The Electronic Stability Program includes: 1. Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD): Adjusts the braking force distribution to prevent the rear wheels from locking up first; 2. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Prevents the wheels from locking up; 3. Traction Control System (TCS); 4. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC): Corrects understeer and oversteer by actively pressurizing individual wheels.
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