Off-roading is exciting and challenging, with many risks associated with the experience. Many drivers end up in uncomfortable situations when their vehicle isn’t suited for the job. For those seeking ...

Four-wheeling has never been safer with comprehensive systems like hill descent control. But how does HDC keep you from skidding down the trail?

Getting into an accident because of an issue with your car is a real possibility. But modern vehicle systems have some countermeasures for losing control. ESC and TSC are great ways to warn drivers of ...

Traction-limited acceleration is a condition almost every race car driver has experienced. It is the situation where the cars ability to accelerate is limited by the available traction between the ...

Part OneThe single most sought after goal for all racers is the pursuit of increased traction for added speed in the turns and for better forward bite. The "traction control" spoken of here is about ...

Dear Tom and Ray: I own a '99 Pontiac Grand Prix with traction control, which makes sense to have in the Midwest, my fair region. There is a button on the dash that allows me to turn it off, should I ...