The traction control system prevents the wheel slipping, which occurs due to the loss of traction during acceleration. This usually happens on a slippery surface, such as snow or wet road, where the wheels are not able to generate enough traction to move the vehicle. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) also prevents the sliding of the vehicle due to the losing clutch with the road. The main difference between the control systems of the ABS and the traction control system is that the ABS stops the wheel from the loss of traction during braking, while the traction control stops the wheel from the slip, when the car accelerates. Traction control systems are often called other names (for example, the system of anti -slip regulation or control of a stable position); However, traction control is not the same as an electronic system for controlling stability or active control of deviation from the course.
