The vehicle safety technology that compares where a driver is steering the vehicle with where the vehicle is actually going is called:

The vehicle safety technology that compares where a driver is steering the vehicle with where the vehicle is actually going is called:

• A. Electronic Stability Control
• B. Adaptive Cruise Control
• C. Lane Departure Warning
• D. Automatic Emergency Braking

Answer: (A)

Electronic Stability Control is designed to keep the vehicle going where the driver intends to steer. It uses sensors to compare the steering input—how you’re turning the wheel—with the car’s actual path, including factors like yaw, lateral movement, and wheel speeds. When it detects the vehicle is not following the driver’s intended path—such as in a skid, oversteer, or understeer—it automatically applies braking to individual wheels and can adjust engine power to help steer the car back on course. This direct comparison and targeted intervention is what helps maintain stability in corners, sudden maneuvers, or slippery conditions. Adaptive Cruise Control maintains a set distance from the vehicle ahead. Lane Departure Warning monitors lane markings to alert you if you drift. Automatic Emergency Braking looks for an imminent collision and applies brakes.

Electronic Stability Control is designed to keep the vehicle going where the driver intends to steer. It uses sensors to compare the steering input—how you’re turning the wheel—with the car’s actual path, including factors like yaw, lateral movement, and wheel speeds. When it detects the vehicle is not following the driver’s intended path—such as in a skid, oversteer, or understeer—it automatically applies braking to individual wheels and can adjust engine power to help steer the car back on course. This direct comparison and targeted intervention is what helps maintain stability in corners, sudden maneuvers, or slippery conditions.

Adaptive Cruise Control maintains a set distance from the vehicle ahead. Lane Departure Warning monitors lane markings to alert you if you drift. Automatic Emergency Braking looks for an imminent collision and applies brakes.