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  • Volvo Trucks was the world´s first truck manufacturer, to introduce a stability program

  • that handles both truck and tractor combinations with all kinds of trailer applications.

  • The main function of Volvo´s Electronic Stability Program is to prevent rollovers

  • and avoid jack-knife situations.

  • The Electronic Stability Program continuously registers lateral acceleration,

  • steering wheel angle and wheel speed.

  • If the system detects a rollover risk or abnormal skidding, it reduces engine power

  • and regulates the brake pressure for each individual wheel.

  • Depending on the type of trailer that is connected different brake interventions are made to the trailer,

  • increasing the stability of the entire rig.

  • The Electronic Stability Program is part of Volvo´s efforts to continuously improve road safety.

  • In this case, our main concerns have been the driver and the surrounding road users.

Volvo Trucks was the world´s first truck manufacturer, to introduce a stability program

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