It’s easy to throw around car jargon and not completely understand what
it means. We are helping to clarify some of the most common terms that people
pretend to understand…this week we tackle Anti-lock braking systems (ABS).
ABS is an automobile safety system that allows the wheels on a motor
vehicle to maintain tractive contact with the road surface
according to driver inputs while braking,
preventing the wheels from locking up (ceasing rotation) and avoiding
uncontrolled skidding.
ABS generally offers improved
vehicle control and decreases stopping distances on dry and slippery surfaces
for many drivers; however, on loose surfaces like gravel or snow-covered
pavement, ABS can significantly increase braking
distance, although still improving vehicle control.
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