Why would I want to turn off my Nissan Note's ESP?

My new Nissan Note has an ESP on/off switch. Why would I wish to turn off this (I believe) valuable safety feature?

Asked on 2 November 2010 by JG, Fleet

Answered by Honest John

Because on snow or ice it could kill you. Take your car on a skidpan and see how it behaves with ESP on and ESP off. Otherwise leave it on, especially in rainy conditions when it's at its most effective.

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