True or False: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) improves a vehicle's cornering ability and performance.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is designed primarily to enhance vehicle stability by detecting and minimizing skids and loss of traction. Its main function is to help drivers maintain control during situations that may lead to a loss of traction, such as oversteering or understeering when negotiating curves or turns. While ESC can indirectly assist with performance by providing support in maintaining control during cornering, it does not directly improve the cornering ability of a vehicle in the way that some might interpret. Instead, it is a safety feature that actively intervenes when stability is compromised.

The assertion that ESC improves cornering ability and performance can be misleading, as it suggests a performance enhancement characteristic similar to sport-tuned suspension systems or other performance upgrades. However, ESC is more about preventing a loss of control rather than enhancing the vehicle's natural handling characteristics. Thus, it is more accurate to state that ESC provides safety benefits rather than directly improving cornering capabilities. This understanding aligns with recognizing that ESC is a tool for driver safety rather than a performance enhancer.