DRIVER AIDS
We firmly believe A.B.S. is one of the most important driver aids which has helped to prevent many accidents. Often mistakenly thought to reduce braking distances (which it does, to some extent) its chief benefit is actually a degree of control under full braking. Where normal brakes lock up and prevent steering, the pulsating ABS system lends a little control to panicking drivers and their reflex actions.
A clever continuation computers of and A.B.S., sensors this to system detect what uses a driver’s intentions are and if the car is still obeying them. In plain English that means it can detect if a car is skidding or out of control and take corrective actions by braking one or more wheels of the car. That does not mean it can save every mishap - E.S.P. only functions up to certain speeds and in some situations. If you’re too fast or reckless, it can’t help you!
Traction Control has many other names: T.C., E.S.C., A.S.R, etc. Think of it as a reverse A.B.S. system where sensors detect if the driven wheels are slipping (spinning faster than the given road speed) and use short brake bursts to regain grip. Not only can Traction Control save your tyres, it becomes especially useful in slippery conditions. Namibians don’t have to trouble themselves with it but E.T.C. is a huge help on icy or snowy roads!
You don’t know what you have until it’s gone. We certainly believe in this saying because most of the press cars we drive have park beepers. If we suddenly drive a car that doesn’t have these, parking becomes a little harder and slower. Because we do not want to dent someone else’s ride. We’ve also noted that most parking sensors can be overly sensitive but this is just a matter of getting used their response (i.e. in your own car).
At first we thought this was just another stupid nanny device which beeps at things we already spotted. Until that one night we changed lanes and almost grazed a big white BMW. Thank you, Blind Spot Assist.
The system has been constantly developed and one evolution now offers warnings when pulling out of a tight parking bay - it will warn of any approaching vehicle or person. That is incredibly helpful!