What is the function of ESP in cars?

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DiRylee
07/29/25 4:12pm
ESP in cars stands for Electronic Stability Program, which is a type of traction control system. Below is an introduction to ESP: 1. Components: The ESP system consists of a control unit and various sensors, including a steering sensor (monitoring the steering angle of the steering wheel), wheel sensors (monitoring the speed of each wheel), a yaw sensor (monitoring the vehicle's rotation around the vertical axis), and a lateral acceleration sensor (monitoring the centrifugal force during turns). 2. Function: ESP not only controls the drive wheels but also the non-drive wheels. For example, in rear-wheel-drive cars that often experience oversteer, where the rear wheels lose control and the car fishtails, ESP will brake the outer front wheel to stabilize the vehicle. In cases of understeer, to correct the tracking direction, ESP will brake the inner rear wheel, thereby adjusting the driving direction.
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