Understanding what this button is used for can help drivers feel more confident behind the wheel - it's a crucial safety tool ...

What’s the point of having a traction control button that doesn’t do what it says? And why have some automakers resorted to making it so hard to turn off?

The traction control button, which often shows an illustration of a car with squiggly lines behind the tires and the word "OFF" below, indeed switches the feature off.

Traction Control Button Although a traction control button can be found in most cars, in the vast majority of driving situations, it's probably best to leave it alone. Traction control is turned ...

Getting familiar with the common buttons in your car can make driving a lot smoother. Here is a quick guide to what the most important ones actually do.

Mazda Recalling 12,000 MX-5 Miatas Over Traction and Stability Control Warning Light That said, we're not sure if most Miata owners would care if traction control wasn't operational.