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Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need
to get your foot up
to
the brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance.
If
you get too close
t o
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.
Using Anti-Lock
Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal
down and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel the
brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise. but this
is normal.
Braking in Emergencies
Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to.
With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same
time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more
than even the very best braking.
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Power Steering
I f you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops o r the system is not functioning, you can steer but
it will take much more effort.
Steering Tips
Driving on Curves
It's important to take curves at
a
reasonable speed.
A
lot of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on
the news happen on curves. Here's why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to
the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The
traction of the tires against the road surface makes it
possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn
the front wheels. If there's no traction, inertia will keep
the vehicle going i n the same direction. If you've ever
tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you'll understand this.
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