A driving expert reveals why you should avoid pressing your vehicle’s anti-skid button, especially on slippery surfaces.
The TikTok user drivingskills_, known for their passion for cars, shares a video demonstrating this advice. They explain that the anti-skid feature is typically enabled by default, and disabling it can decrease your vehicle’s traction.
One curious viewer on TikTok asks, “What’s the purpose of this button?” due to its reverse configuration.
Another automotive expert, Jeff Teague, elaborates on why one might consider turning off this button while driving.
In his YouTube video, Jeff explains that traction control works in conjunction with the automatic braking system (ABS) to slow down wheels that are spinning faster than the others on slippery surfaces.
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Jeff humorously asks, “Why would you want to turn off traction control?”
He suggests that one scenario where turning off traction control might be beneficial is when a car is stuck in mud, ice, gravel, or dirt. In such situations, rocking the car back and forth can help free it from the obstacles. Disabling traction control allows for this maneuver, increasing the chances of escaping the situation.
Traction control has been a standard safety feature in US cars since 2012, as reported by Kelley Blue Book.
It’s important to note that there’s a distinction between traction control and stability control. While traction control helps maintain grip on the road, stability control assists with steering in the correct direction. Both features can be deactivated for situations requiring maneuverability on challenging surfaces like mud, ice, gravel, or dirt.
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