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The ESP® electronic stability program uses sensor signals to continuously compare the actual movement of the vehicle with the direction specified by the driver. If a rapid analysis of this data in the control unit indicates that a dangerous – and uncontrollable – situation is imminent (e.g. skidding), ESP® intervenes to correct this. By reducing the engine torque and braking each wheel individually, the system helps to avert accidents by preventing the vehicle from breaking away or skidding and to stabilize the car.