ABS, ESC (electronic stability control) and traction control are incredibly common these days. ABS is so common, in fact, that it raises a lot of eyebrows when a vehicle is launched without it, just consider the furore around the Renault Kwid. ECS and traction control are almost as common. In foreign markets, like the US, they’re a requirement on new vehicles.
Despite their ubiquity, though, many of us aren’t terribly familiar with how they work, we often know them as little more than yellow lights that light up on the dashboard. So, how do they work? Here’s a basic overview of all three systems.
ABS
ABS, anti-lock braking systems, improve braking by preventing brake lock-up. Pump the brakes hard in an old vehicle, and they lock up pretty quickly. Even…
