Because the system doesn't let the vehicle slip or skid, you find out that the road is slippery only when a light on the dash tells you the system has kicked in or when the alarm beeps. Except in extreme cases where the engine slows sharply, the result is a much safer-feeling ride. In the future, new systems might even make small adjustments to the steering to avoid a collision. Drivers need to understand these new safety systems. Antilock braking systems took a while to catch on because people didn't know how to use them.
Many drivers panic when they feel the pulsating sensation of ABS in their leg.
Their reaction is to take their foot off the brake, which can lead to more accidents. Meanwhile, some people drive more aggressively when they feel protected by added safety systems, which then cancels out the benefit of the new technology. What's more, carmakers have varying philosophies for stability systems. The system in a Toyota or a Mercedes clamps down hard, allowing no slipping at all. In a Chevy Corvette, more of a performance car, you encounter some sliding so you can get a better feel for the road.