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Your Driving and the Road
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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.
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computer senses that wheels are
slowing down. The computer separately
works 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.
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You can steer around the obstacle while
braking hard.
As you brake, your conlputer keeps
receiving updates on wheel speed and
controls braking pressure accordingly.
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CAUTION;
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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,
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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.
I'o Use Anti-Lock:
Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the
brake pedal down and
let
anti-lock work
for you. When the ABS is active, the
LOW TRAC light comes on to indicate
low traction conditions. Adjust your
driving accordingly. The light will
stay on for about four seconds after
the ABS stops being active.
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