Autonomous cruise control system

Some modern vehicles have autonomous or adaptative cruise control (ACC) systems. The system also goes under the names of active cruise control (ACC) , adaptive cruise control (ACC) or intelligent cruise control (ICC). These systems use either a radar or laser setup to allow the vehicle to slow when approaching another vehicle and accelerate again [...]

Lane departure warning system

A lane departure warning system (LDW) is a mechanism designed to warn a driver when the vehicle begins to move out of its lane (unless a turn signal is on in that direction) on freeways and arterial roads.
The first production LDW system in Europe was the system developed by Iteris for Mercedes Actros commercial trucks. [...]

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is a computerized system designed to improve a vehicle’s handling by intervening at the limits of traction and helping the driver maintain control of the vehicle.
Robert Bosch GmbH and Mercedes Benz co-developed the first ESC system called Elektronisches Stabilitätsprogramm (ger.”electronic stability programme” trademarked as ESP) for the flagship Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan. [...]

Four-wheel drive

Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4×4 (“four by four”) is a four-wheeled vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four wheels to receive torque from the engine simultaneously. In the United States, these cars are often, but not always, included in the broader sport utility vehicle category. While many people associate the term with off-road vehicles, [...]

Traction control system

A traction control system (TCS), on current production vehicles, are typically (but not necessarily) electro-hydraulic systems designed to prevent loss of traction (and therefore the control of the vehicle) when excessive throttle or steering is applied by the driver. Although similar to Electronic Stability Control systems, Traction Control systems do not have the same goal.
The [...]

Dynamic steering response

Dynamic steering response (DSR) is a car safety technique that corrects the rate of hydraulic or electric power steering system to adapt it to vehicle’s speed and road conditions. Similar to DIRAVI, this system was first featured in the SEAT Leon Cupra R and has since been used in a wide range of models including [...]