The Electronic Stability Program (ESP), as the core configuration of a vehicle's active safety system, is recommended to remain always on during daily driving. By monitoring data such as steering wheel angle and wheel speed in real time, the system automatically adjusts braking force and engine output on slippery roads or during emergency lane changes, reducing the risk of skidding accidents by approximately 40%. ESP only needs to be temporarily turned off in specific scenarios: for instance, when the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow and needs to break free, deactivating the system allows the wheels to slip moderately to generate more torque; installing snow chains may cause sensor misjudgment, and disabling ESP in such cases prevents frequent system intervention; during professional off-roading or track drifting, turning off ESP enhances handling flexibility. In the vast majority of situations, maintaining ESP activation remains the optimal choice for driving safety, particularly under challenging conditions like rainy weather or mountainous terrain.
