Driving: ABS (anti lock braking system)

not working ABS

if the light stays on long after you start the car.

4 wheel ABS use

it senses a wheel is locking and pumps breaks. you just have to break hard and steer where you want to go.

In emergency DO

maintain control of wheel and car, check for clear traffic, after you have control steer back into lane

rear wheel anti lock

only found in some light trucks, let up on break a little to help the front wheels not lock and begin to roll

regular emergency stop

pump breaks

ABS in emergencies

pumps breaks for you at faster rate

in emergency DO NOT

turn or jerk the wheel hard

two types of ABS

4 wheel and rear wheel anti lock breaks

ABS

anti-lock braking system, prevent skidding and allow drivers to steer during an emergency braking situation.

removing steady pressure and pumping breaks

disengages ABS