traction control
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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GM has stated that in the event of a spindle fracture, anti-lock brakes, stability control and traction control remain functional until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
A crash scene investigator concluded Johnson had been driving aggressively and had deactivated the car's dynamic stability control and traction control systems.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2024
For driving purists, the RWD version has enough oversteer to keep them happy, and you can turn off the traction control if you’re into doing donuts in abandoned parking lots.
From The Verge ● Mar. 10, 2022
They’re all flagship models that can hold their own on the autobahn, with long-travel suspensions capable of handling fire roads or worse; they all have advanced anti-lock brakes and traction control.
From New York Times ● May 31, 2021
It was the man’s first time visiting the park and he did not have any type of crampons or traction control devices, officials said.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 4, 2021
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