ABS does the same thing, you just don't have to think about it. Without ABS, your front wheels will lock if you brake hard and the car will skid in a straight line, irrespective of what way the front wheels are pointing, unless you release some brake pressure and allow the front wheels to spin again. The picture above demonstrates this theory. What is ABS (anti-lock brake system)?Īnti-lock brakes stop you car from locking up the front wheels if you brake hard to make an emergency stop, meaning you can steer around obstacles rather than careering into them.
#Anti lock brakes in snow driver
If your car is older than that, the easiest way to find out if your car has ABS brakes is to find a quiet road and relive your learner driver days by performing an emergency stop – if your car has ABS it'll stop without locking its wheel, if there's no ABS your wheels will lock and you'll slide to a halt in a cloud of smoke. Does my car have ABS (anti-lock brake system)?įrom 2004, all new cars sold in the UK have ABS brakes.
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