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Motorists have been urged to press one button to deactivate a key safety system if they find themselves in certain conditions. Traction control is one of the most important features in modern vehicles, preventing skidding by cutting tyre spin and working hand in hand with the ABS.

However, experts at BigWantsYourCar.com have explained that there are situations where turning it off could actually be beneficial.

They said: “Traction control is designed to stop wheelspin and keep the car stable, which is essential in everyday driving. But in extreme situations such as being stuck in mud, snow, ice or loose gravel, allowing the wheels to spin can actually help a car to break free. In those conditions, switching traction control off briefly can make the difference between sta

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