Sentences with phrase «allow wheel lockup»
ABS doesn't make much difference in stopping distances on dry roads, although it can enhance vehicle stability and allow the driver to maintain steering control during an emergency stop, when conventional brakes might allow wheel lockup and skidding.
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In panic - braking situations, the ABS is able to pump the brakes faster than you possibly can, helping to prevent wheel lockup and allowing you to continue to steer while braking heavily.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS): A system that pulses brakes when it detects impending wheel lockup, as in panic braking, to allow the driver to retain the ability to steer and stop.