Traction Control System. Traction Control By Tenisha Mercer Traction control systems are as important as anti-lock brakes when it comes to vehicle safety.
Traction controls prevent a vehicle's wheels from spinning by limiting power to the spinning tire.
Traction control systems gives the driver more control, helps maintain stability and improves handling in different driving conditions. When the traction control system senses a tire slipping or losing traction, it automatically activates your brakes or slows down engine speed, depending on the vehicle's system. The goal is to get the wheel moving slowly so that spin is minimized until tire traction returns. The system uses sensors to detect differences in wheel speed, then applies the brakes to reduce the amount of power sent to the tires. Traction control systems are extremely helpful when driving in adverse weather conditions, or when driving on gravel roads.