ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Electronic stability control

Electronic stability control is a type of technology that helps keep your car on the road if it starts to go in a direction you don't want it to. It does this by sensing what direction the car is moving and using the car's brakes to apply force to help it move in the direction you want it to go. This keeps it from sliding or skidding off the road. It's like a teacher or parent helping you to stay on the right track.