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However, cars with anti-lock brakes are up to 65% more likely to be in fatal crashes than cars without them, says a new US study. It appears that the problem isn't with the technology, it's poor driving habits and lack of driver awareness on how the brakes operate.
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Protect yourself and your family; whenever you're on the road.; ... When used properly, an antilock brake; system (ABS) adds an important; measure of safety to your driving, under all conditions. ABS lets you; maintain vehicle stability and directional ... Reading this could be; one of the safest things; you ever do.
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Wheel lockup: slippery when wet.; When your wheels lock up on wet and slippery roads or during a panic stop, you may lose traction and control, causing your vehicle to spin. ... Antilock brakes keep your wheels from locking up, so your car maintains directional control around hazards if you can t make a complete stop in...
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www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/Equipment/absbrakes/pag...
www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/Equipment/absbrakes/page1.html
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Anti-lock brakes allow a car to stop quickly on slippery road conditions. Learn about anti-lock brakes and find out how an anti-lock brake system works. ... Introduction to How Anti-Lock Brakes Work...
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auto.howstuffworks.com/anti-lock-brake.htm
auto.howstuffworks.com/anti-lock-brake.htm
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ABS Education Alliance ... What Your Anti-Lock Brakes Do ABS can improve vehicle stability, steerability and stopping capability. Four-wheel ABS prevents wheel lock-up, allowing drivers to maintain stability as well as steering control during an emergency braking situation.
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www.abs-education.org/abcs/abcindex.htm
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This page provides information on anti-lock brakes. ... Anti-lock brakes allow you to maintain steering during emergency braking.; ... How do anti-lock brakes work?
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www.all-about-car-selection.com/anti-lock-brakes.html
www.all-about-car-selection.com/anti-lock-brakes.html
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DETROIT — Anti-lock brake systems have become so popular that they're standard equipment on 83% of new models. But when they're optional, Asian-brand automakers often force buyers to pay thousands of dollars extra to get them. ... ABS pumps brakes faster than most drivers can, preventing the wheels from locking and...
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www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2003-02-13-safety-option_x...
www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2003-02-13-safety-option_x.htm
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Drivers simply have to react as they normally would in an emergency – jam on the brakes. But with ABS they retain steering control. Without ABS the front wheels lock up and the vehicle slides without control directly into the object the driver wanted to avoid.
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www.canadiandriver.com/2003/04/29/anti-lock-brakes-why-...
www.canadiandriver.com/2003/04/29/anti-lock-brakes-why-you-should-have-them.htm
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