Traction control is not just used for moving a vehicle from stationary without slippage. During hard maneuvers in a
front-wheel drive car, there is a point where the wheels cannot both steer and drive the car at the same time without losing traction. With traction control, it's less likely for this loss of control to occur. There is a limit though, when the tyres lose grip. If the car does not corner as sharply as indicated by the front wheels,
understeering occurs. In some front-wheel drive cars, traction control can induce
lift-off oversteering due to its throttle retarding capabilities. This can keep some cars stable in long maneuvers. In rear wheel drive cars, traction control can prevent
oversteering.
Here are the common marketed names Stability Control is called and their respective manufacturers:
• Audi: Electronic Stability Program ESP
• BMW: Dynamic Stability Control DSC
• DaimlerChrysler (Mercedes Benz): Electronic Stability
Program ESP
• Ford Motor Company: Advance Trac
• General Motors: Active Handling System Corvette
• Precision Control System (Oldsmobile), Stabilitrak (Pontiac, Buick, Cadillac)
• Jaguar: Dynamic Stability Control DSM
• Lexus: Vehicle Skid Control VSC
• Porsche: Porsche Stability Management PSM
• Volkswagen: Electronic Stability Program ESP
• Volvo: Dynamic Stability Traction Control DTSC