A controller for controlling vehicle stability, the controller having first and second drive modes and including a processor for switching between the drive modes, the processor being configured to: receive 520 steering angle, vehicle speed, vehicle direction, and brake input signals; determine 540 whether the steering angle and vehicle speed signals exceed predetermined respective thresholds; determine 550 whether the direction of travel of the vehicle is forward, based on the vehicle direction signal; and switch the system from the first drive mode to the second drive mode if the vehicle speed and steering angle signals exceed their respective predetermined thresholds and the direction of travel of the vehicle is forward; and, if the brake input signal is received and the system is in the second drive mode, apply 570 a braking force at a rear axle of a vehicle so as to allow rear wheels of the vehicle to lock. This can provide the advantage that the vehicle may perform a handbrake turn, providing enjoyment to the driver. Also provided is a method of controlling vehicle stability.


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    Title :

    Vehicle stability controller


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    Publication date :

    2020-07-22


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60W CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION , Gemeinsame Steuerung oder Regelung von Fahrzeug-Unteraggregaten verschiedenen Typs oder verschiedener Funktion / B60T Bremsanlagen für Fahrzeuge oder Teile davon , VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF



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