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What is ESC, the electronic stability control?
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is an electronic control system which acts on the driving force of the vehicle in the event of loss of traction, preventing the risk of skidding and going off the road.
Posted on: 5 January 2023 by ScegliAuto

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