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traction-control system

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traction-control system [′trak·shən kən′trōl ‚sis·təm]
(mechanical engineering)
An acceleration sensor-control system which, when a driving tire has no traction, slows the wheel movement by braking or reduces the engine speed and torque if braking alone will not prevent wheel spin.


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