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Drivers should turn off one of the most important safety features in their cars under these extreme conditions, according to an expert.<\/p>\n
YouTube tipster \u2018ToyotaJeffReviews\u2019 said motorists should consider turning off their traction control to get out of four sticky situations.<\/p>\n
Traction control is a sophisticated system fitted in all modern vehicles which prevents road users from losing control.<\/p>\n
The technology can detect when a tyre loses grip and slow down the rate of spin.<\/p>\n
Alongside the ABS, it is a vital piece of software which prevents many accidents every year.<\/p>\n
READ MORE <\/strong> Drivers are just realising how to clear a car windscreen in five seconds<\/strong><\/p>\n However, motorists who find themselves beached may require the extra tyre spin to accelerate away and back onto the road.<\/p>\n Speaking on his YouTube channel, \u2018ToyotaJeffReviews\u2019 said: \u201cIf this is such a great safety feature, why in the world would you want to turn traction control off?<\/p>\n \u201cThe main reason I can think of is let\u2019s say your car is stuck in mud or ice, or gravel or dirt or that type of thing. Sometimes we want to rock our car backwards and forwards, backwards and forwards. Reverse, drive.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen you turn off the traction control button that is going to allow you to do that manoeuvre to hopefully get you out of that messy situation.\u201d<\/p>\n DON’T MISS <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n The traction control button is usually marked by a series of three-letter abbreviations. These can be either ASR, TSC, ESC or ESP depending on which vehicle you own.<\/p>\n Some buttons will also be marked with a modern car with skid marks coming out of the rear. Owners of more modern vehicles may find the feature located on their onboard infotainment system.<\/p>\n Most vehicles will not disable the traction control until you hold down the button for at least a few seconds.<\/p>\n This is an extra wall of safety to make sure owners don\u2019t accidentally disable the system if they knock the button while driving.<\/p>\n Experts at Carwow supported the claims and stressed that wheelspin can be \u201cuseful\u201d for gaining momentum to free a trapped car.<\/p>\n However, they stressed motorists shouldn\u2019t consider turning it off unless it was absolutely essential.<\/p>\n They explained: \u201cIt\u2019s an important safety feature that makes the roads safer for everyone, and turning it off means you instantly run a greater risk of skidding.<\/p>\n \u201cIt doesn\u2019t matter how good a driver you are, your traction control system will always react faster and more effectively to a potential skid than you can. You should certainly keep it switched on in slippery driving conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/stuck-in-mud-wheelspin-4959231.jpg?r=1694692748905\")
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