Anti-lock Braking System or ABS is a technology function to provide a safer driving by preventing the car from skidding. Prior its usage was limited to aircraft, but today this feature is there in almost every modern car.
General
What is ABS and How does it work?
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- August 6, 2019
ABS is defined as the computer-controlled system which works with the car’s braking system. The word ABS itself describes its meaning as the safety system present in the vehicle in order to control the vehicle and each wheel has the attached sensor.
The sudden stopping of the car is protected by the ABS and helps the driver to take control of the vehicle. It ensures the wheels do not lock up and maintain the grip at the surface area.
What is ABS?
ABS is defined as the computer-controlled system which works with the car’s braking system. The word ABS itself describes its meaning as the safety system present in the vehicle in order to control the vehicle and each wheel has the attached sensor.
The sudden stopping of the car is protected by the ABS and helps the driver to take control of the vehicle. It ensures the wheels do not lock up and maintain the grip at the surface area.
How ABS operates and its usefulness?
The operation of this advancement follows the below procedure:
Step 1 : The role of sensors
Each wheel has a sensor that observes them, and if the sensors report any unusual encounter, they release the brake optimally and momentarily.
Step 2 : ABS keeps operating the wheels
Then the ABS keeps operating the wheels braking until they come back to normality.
Step 3 : Help driver to control vehicle
It helps the car to be in the driver’s control at all times in all conditions.
Caution
Having ABS doesn’t mean you drive straight into the wall and the car stops by an inch automatically. This system designed for emergencies and unwanted and unexpected situations. You must be careful and alert all the while you drive no matter what technology the car possesses.
How does ABS Works?
ABS is associated with the over-all stability system of the vehicle which focuses on monitoring the wheels at the time of heavy or sudden braking. The attached sensor in the wheel provides the information to ABS it rapidly pulse the brakes and stop the vehicle. The traction control present in the vehicle avoids the situation of skid and slip.
FAQ
What does ABS mean?
ABS means Anti-Lock Braking System.
How can I check if ABS is deactivated in the vehicle?
If you see the light in the gauge cluster at the time of driving that is warning light which determines that ABS present in the car is not working properly and can create problems.
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