Bosch ESP®
ESP® Basics
Effective against skiddingEffective against skidding
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How does ESP® work?How does ESP® work?
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ESP® Active
ESP® live on the test trackESP® live on the test track
ESP® in critical everyday situationsESP® in critical everyday situations
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The principle of ESP®
The principle of ESP®
ESP® is active all the time. It recognises critical situations before the driver can and intervenes independently. ESP® brakes each individual wheel independently from the others, to keep the vehicle on course. In addition, ESP® can also intervene in the engine and transmission.
ESP® checks 25 times per second

ESP® checks 25 times per second:

Where does the driver want to steer?
ESP® checks 25 times per second

ESP® checks 25 times per second:

Where is the vehicle steering to?
ESP® takes action

ESP® takes action:

It "steers" the vehicle by intervening in the braking. The car is held more safely on track.
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