Electronic Stability Control (ESC), an automatic safety management braking
system, enhances the directional and roll stability of fire apparatus during
evasive maneuvers. ESC is always ready to assist with the braking management
of your vehicle.
- Monitors lateral acceleration (cornering) of the vehicle and
activates when the critical roll threshold is met
- Automatically reduces engine RPMs, applies engine retarder (if so
equipped), and selectively applies brakes to individual wheel ends of
the front and rear axles to assist in bringing the vehicle back to its
intended direction
- Reduces the possibility of a side roll
- Monitors directional stability through sensors and compares the
actual direction of the vehicle versus the direction you intended the
vehicle to travel
- Reduces the possibility of a spinout or driftout, even in poor
traction conditions (i.e. rain, snow, etc.)
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