Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Another Quote: Originally Posted by semtex
Personally, I learned to drive way before traction control, stability control, even ABS, were commonly available on cars. So I don't think it's dumb to turn off VDC. Rather, not learning basic car control and vehicle dynamics is what's dumb. But I think that says more about the sad state of driver education in this country than anything else. Truth be told, it's a bit of a double-edged sword. On one hand, if one is a relatively new driver and doesn't have experience with controlling powerful rwd cars, then one should probably leave VDC on. But on the other hand, if one doesn't turn it off from time to time, how is one to learn from the experience of having to apply opposite lock to tuck the tail back in, etc.? The best way to learn how to do something is by doing it, right?

Thank you all for commentary. I did find an older thread and read through it. This subject seems like a technology issue. Just as some can not imagine a life without cell phones, internet and now driving without VDC. I grew up driving rwd cars, Z cars for 30 years and reckon similar to Frost and Semtex (others too). The VDC may work best for me in wet conditions. The rest of the time I hate to have a computer try and outthink my intentions.
Day one driving home from the dealership, I triggered the VDC when I tried to throw the rear end out. I immediately looked, unsuccessfully, for a button that read "Traction controll" or "Stability" something intuitive. I thought I had just wasted my money on this new car. Thankfully I found the manuel. VDC is not intuitive to me, but can be turned off.