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Traction control - explained

What is traction control? What is the purpose of traction control and how does it work? An insight on the systems involved.
Traction-limited acceleration is a condition almost every race car driver has experienced. It is the situation where the cars ability to accelerate is limited by the available traction between the ...
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The traction control button disables the system that prevents your wheels from spinning when you accelerate on slippery surfaces. Most drivers have never pressed it. Some have pressed it by accident ...