Electronic Stability Control Quick Quiz -

Electronic Stability Control Quick Quiz

Electronic Stability Control systems are a part of the automotive world today. Every tech out there will experience an issue with an ESC system at some point. ESC systems can't be ignored. These systems involve more than just a few sensors, in fact almost all aspects of the car while moving or at rest can be part of the function of the stability control system. Steering angle, wheel speed sensors, what direction is the car moving, PCM, TCS, and the ABS system are all involved in the overall control of the vehicle under certain conditions. This intervention or “computer controlled” braking on today's cars brings the car back under the drivers control if and when the driver needs that extra help to correct a situation. Check out this Quick Quiz and see if you are stable enough in your knowledge of ESC systems.

Electronic Stability Control systems are a part of the automotive world today. Every tech out there will experience an issue with an ESC system at some point. ESC systems can’t be ignored. These systems involve more than just a few sensors, in fact almost all aspects of the car while moving or at rest can be part of the function of the stability control system. Steering angle, wheel speed sensors, what direction is the car moving, PCM, TCS, and the ABS system are all involved in the overall control of the vehicle under certain conditions. This intervention or “computer controlled” braking on today’s cars brings the car back under the drivers control if and when the driver needs that extra help to correct a situation. Check out this Quick Quiz and see if you are stable enough in your knowledge of ESC systems.

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Related Products – Electronic Stability Control

No matter what they call it, a stability control system uses an array of sensors to detect a loss of traction in a vehicle. Combining the ABS with lateral and longitudinal G Sensors, Steering Angle Sensors, and Electronic Throttle Control, the goal is to keep the vehicle on its intended path. This course will cover how it works, what goes wrong, and how to fix them. "

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