ces. A reduction of 10% of the total stopping distance is typical. This means a vehicle that would skid 60 feet on a given surface at 40 miles per hour without ABS would still skid 54 feet if equipped with ABS. ABS will not make a car stop on inherently slick surfaces (snow, ice, rain, etc.) as if the same road were dry. Anti-lock brake systems (ABS) are recognized by government and industry leaders as one of the most significant safety advances in modern automotive engineering. Wheel lockup is more likely on slippery roads in straight-line skid situations; this is where anti-locks provide the greatest benefit to drivers. However, technology can't take the place of safe driving. Your best safe driving defenses are: be alert, allow enough stopping distance, and understand your car's safety technology....
