In the following, we will try to present a series of developer technologies over time by car manufacturers that offer drivers more safety and stability. Great automakers, among which, Opel, Ford, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi, Bentley and many other builders are allocating large sums of money for research, innovation and development of new technologies for customer convenience. Supposing you want to appeal the services of a rent a car company you might want the car to have some functions that you might use in your journey, also you will enlarge the horizon of knowledge in automotive technology.
ABS (Anti Blocking System) was created to maintain steering control and prevent the car to skid in case of imminent brake. It appeared in the mid-'80s, almost every package is included on basic features cars have today. ABS can have 2, 3 or 4 channels. The 2 channels have one channel for each set of wheels, and the front wheel and the rear left side of the car. A wheel lock makes possible to reduce the pressure on both sides of the two channels when braking. The best systems are those with 4-channel ABS, one for each wheel for better steering control as to when braking.
ASR-slip regulation traction in two ways: one is reducing engine power and the second, power is applied to the wheel that tends to twist activating the brake. Manufacturers give other names this feature: Traction Control, ETC, TCs and TC.
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Electronic Programme maintaining vehicle’s stability in case of skidding by braking directed to each wheel.
Aquaplaning: is afloat that the car moves at great speed on a layer of water, forming a film of 1-2 mm between asphalt and tire, causing a loss of grip and lose control of the car. One of the causes of this phenomenon is the tire’s usage rate and car rental companies are obliged to ensure quality tires.
Cruise control- helps to set a certain speed and the car will constantly roll without exceeding the speed. It is a necessary feature for long road trips and you will not be forced to always keep your foot on the accelerating pedal. The system disengages when pushing the brake pedal, with the opportunity to reach afterwards the desired speed.
Automatic gearbox is automatic preset in terms of shifting the car without pushing the gearshift and the clutch. Like the cruise control is an ideal service for long distance trips, for your convenience, but also for novice drivers that do not maintain the clutch-throttle game when leaving the ramp.
All these feature sets can be useful in your consultancy with the company providing car rental. These services will increase the level of comfort during road and provides a big safety plus.
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