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Bosch traction control prevents the driven wheels from spinning. The electronic control unit reduces the speed of spinning wheels until they recover their grip. Traction control is an early example of networking diverse electronic control units. When traction control is activated, it intercepts the engine management or brake control system. Despite actuation of the accelerator, engine power is thus continuously lowered, or the brake is actuated, until the wheels recover their grip. Traction control can also brake one drive wheel individually in order to divert engine power to another drive wheel if the latter offers better traction.