Sentences with phrase «wheel lockup on»

Four - wheel ABS, generally found on cars and newer light - duty trucks, prevents wheel lockup on the four wheels.

Four - wheel ABS, generally found on cars and some newer light - duty trucks, prevents wheel lockup on the four wheels.

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This however does not hold true for rear wheel drive vehicles which can have a strong weight transfer (high, soft - suspension cars, as most US vehicles), as the added braking force on the rear wheels without added (weight - transfer caused) friction could cause wheel lockup and possibly loss of control of the vehicle.

It helps prevent wheel lockup and avoid skidding on slippery surfaces.

They help the driver maintain steering control by reducing wheel lockup while braking hard on most slippery surfaces.

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.

Anti-lock brakes use sensors to detect impending wheel lockup in panic braking and on slippery roads.

Just as anti-lock brakes prevent wheel lockup when stopping, traction control prevents wheel slippage when accelerating on dry or wet surfaces.

With a car, wheel lockup might cause a skid, but on a motorcycle, it often means a loss of balance and a potentially deadly fall.