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== Steering Correction in Certain Situations == The Dynamic Steering Response system can adapt to varying environments that would require steering assistance. Sensors constantly monitor road conditions and vehicle speed then relay this information to the control unit. The control unit’s instruction to the electric motor will differ based on the current environmental situations the vehicle faces.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> === Crosswind Stabilization === When a crosswind is detected, the DSR system’s sensors take in data such as crosswind acceleration(the force of a crosswind perpendicular to the vehicle), tire [[friction]](the force between the tires and the surface preventing the tires from sliding), the [[inertia]] of the vehicle(the vehicle’s tendency to drive in a stable direction), and the current steering angle. Observed data such as driving behavior and offset steering bias is also taken into account. Driving behavior is determined through the accumulation of data over a longer period rather than the data that’s collected by sensors in real-time such as the data mentioned above. Offset steering bias is also determined over a longer period where the driver’s tendency to rotate the steering wheel off-center when driving straight is recorded. The control unit will utilize the data above to calculate the force of the crosswind acting on the vehicle's center of mass and determine the torque the electric motor should exert on the steering hydraulics to stiffen the steering wheel the proper amount.<ref name=":4" /> === Uneven Roads === The DSR system's sensors constantly monitor the conditions of the road to detect obstructions such as uneven pavement or [[pothole]]s. If road conditions cause a vehicle to deviate from its path, DSR will correct its path by applying necessary torque to its [[steering column]] autonomously.<ref name=":0" /> Drivers do not have to stabilize the steering wheel by hand as DSR will counteract the vibrations of the steering wheel caused by uneven roads.<ref name=":3" /> === Fast/Slow Speeds === In situations where the vehicle is traveling at high speeds, the DSR system will tighten the steering wheel and lower the steering ratio to allow the vehicle to travel in a stable direction.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> The steering wheel will be set in place rather than having the driver hold the wheel tightly to prevent it from shaking. At lower speeds, the DSR system will increase the steering ratio by having the electric motor provide more assistance to the hydraulic steering system.<ref name=":1" /> Thus, less torque is needed to be applied to the steering wheel when making sharp turns. This makes the action of steering feel lighter and more controlled.<ref name=":2" />
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