expereinces are so different
The domestic truck makers went to vehicle stability in their SUVs for a major reason, safety. The VSC on the tundra intervenes only after you get into a corner and the back in starts to step out or you understeer if you hit a patch of slick stuff. For the most part it is seamless and you have to look down to see the VSC light flashing.
It is clearly the best electronic safety gadget currently available in cars and trucks. Even if you are a race car driver, VSC systems can catch a vehicle in a slide when the vehicle is so out of control it is beyond the ability of a race car driver to catch.
About 8 years ago, I was driving from oregon to los angeles when i saw a young guy in a toyota pickup put one tire on the shoulder. The truck had a moderate lift and some bigg truck tires. When the front left tire hit the shoulder he jerked the vehicle back onto the road set up a spin, got sideways, skidded off the road and rolled his truck. While no electronic gadget can replace safe prudent driving it will save you when you need it most. I stopped to check on the guy and he slid out of the truck. When i asked him what happened he said he leaned over to pick up something on the floorboard and didnt realize the truck had drifted slightly towards th left shoulder.
Dont overlook the VSC option, it may save your life one day.
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