Testing ESP® on the Schwieberdingen test route in 1995

With ESP® on board, up to 80 percent of all skidding accidents can be prevented. It combines the functions of the ABS antilock braking system and the TCS traction control system, but can do considerably more. It also detects vehicle skidding movements, and actively counteracts them. Initially ESP® was called FDR (vehicle dynamics control system).

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