What Is Vehicle Stability Assist With Traction Control?
Modern vehicle specification sheets are an alphabet soup of electronic driver aids and safety equipment. Not only are items like anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and supplemental restraint airbags (SRS) common, but many manufacturers also use trademarked names for the various systems in their vehicles.
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Vehicle Stability Assist
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Such is the case with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Traction Control. The name sounds pretty straightforward, but VSA is a stability control system that's specific to Honda products.
Honda's Stability Control System
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Like most stability control systems, VSA uses the brakes to aid the driver if steering control is lost. By using the brakes on individual wheels, VSA can counteract a skid more quickly than many drivers are able to manage.
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Traction Control Adds Security
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In some Honda and Acura models, VSA is combined with a traction control system. With the addition of traction control, the anti-lock braking system and electronic throttle work together to keep the wheels from spinning when accelerating on a slick surface or splashing through a puddle.
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