What ABS
 - anti-lock braking system -
really does

2006

ABS (anti-lock braking system) stops your car’s wheels
from locking, even during emergency braking.
This means you can keep control of your vehicle’s course
because steering and cornering stability is maintained.

     Bosch explain how:

  • if a wheel is about to lock under heavy braking, the ABS system reduces hydraulic pressure on that wheel alone until the threat of locking is past.
  • Once the wheel is turning freely again, pressure is increased.
    This increase and release of pressure continues until the driver reduces the force on the brake pedal or until the tendency to lock is overcome.
  • EBD (electronic brake distribution), is an additional function fitted in ABS which adjusts forces between the front and rear wheels.

     Bosch's research showed:

  • only 18% of British drivers identified ABS as an active safety system.
  • 70% have been involved in an emergency braking situation.
  • 38% have been in a skid.
  • 50% don't know what ABS does. But you do.

     Renault say braking and road holding support active safety and accident avoidance. In other words, a car that brakes quickly when needed is a safer car. ESP Science Explained

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