On snowy days, the ESP should remain open. ESP is an abbreviation for Body Electronic Stability Program, which is a system or program designed to prevent a car from getting out of control when it reaches its dynamic limits. It improves the stability and handling of the vehicle in road conditions such as snow.
The ESP works by controlling the braking force of each wheel separately, influencing the lateral force to keep the vehicle in the direction of travel. On snowy days, the road surface is slippery and vehicles are more likely to slip. The ESP can control the wheel brakes to prevent the vehicle from skidding and ensure driving safety.
Here's what an ESP does on a snowy day:
Prevent skidding: An ESP can prevent a vehicle from skidding by controlling the wheel brakes.
Improved stability: ESP can improve the stability of the vehicle in road conditions such as snow.
Reduced skidding: ESP can reduce vehicle skidding in road conditions such as snow.
Of course, in some cases, the ESP needs to be turned off. For example:
When driving in mud or sand, the ESP can be turned off to improve the passability of the vehicle.
When performing special driving maneuvers such as drifting, the ESP can be turned off for greater freedom of manoeuvring.
Overall, the ESP should be left open on snowy days to keep the vehicle safe.