Traction control
09-01-2014, 01:14 PM
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Traction control
Today when I drove my car I had to make a u turn.i gassed on it a little and the car tried to get side ways.im thinking why my active handling not take overt had my abs and traction control fix this past winter by abs fixer.i have no warning lights.I'm just wondering is my system working.
09-01-2014, 01:19 PM
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Today when I drove my car I had to make a u turn.i gassed on it a little and the car tried to get side ways.im thinking why my active handling not take overt had my abs and traction control fix this past winter by abs fixer.i have no warning lights.I'm just wondering is my system working.
I suggest you find a good safe place (open parking lot) and try a few maneuvers with and without traction control/active handling. You'll quickly learn the difference.
09-01-2014, 05:26 PM
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Today's modern cars with all of their computer assists such as traction control, active handling, ABS, etc., are so much safer than cars manufactured 20-30 years ago. However, one still needs to know their own personal limits and those of their car.
Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson when talking about the new Nissan GT-R said, "even with all of its computer controlled safety features, they cannot protect you if you do something stupid".
09-01-2014, 05:43 PM
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Today's modern cars with all of their computer assists such as traction control, active handling, ABS, etc., are so much safer than cars manufactured 20-30 years ago. However, one still needs to know their own personal limits and those of their car.
Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson when talking about the new Nissan GT-R said, "even with all of its computer controlled safety features, they cannot protect you if you do something stupid".
09-01-2014, 08:12 PM
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Active handling is great, but it will not prevent the car from losing control in all circumstances. If you were able to quickly regain control, most likely it worked as intended. As mentioned above, if you want to be sure, go to a safe place and give it a try.