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Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely.
Suddenly an animal jumps
out
in
front
of
you.
You
slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with
ABS.
A
computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels
is
about
to
stop rolling, the computer will separately work
the
brakes at each
front wheel and at
the
rear wheels. The anti-lock system can change the
brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to
make the most of available tire and road conditions.
You
can steer around the obstacle while braking hard.
As
you
brake, your computer keeps receiving updates
on
wheel speed and
controls braking pressure accordingly.
Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need
to
get your foot up
to the brake pedal.
If
you get too close to the vehicle
in
front of you,
you
won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or
stops. Always leave enough room up ahead
to
stop, even though you have
anti-lock brakes.