Anti-lock braking system (ABS) is an automobile safety system that allows the wheels on a motor vehicle to maintain tractive contact with the road surface according to driver inputs while braking, preventing the wheels from locking up (ceasing rotation) and avoiding uncontrolled skidding. It is an automated system that uses the principles of threshold braking and cadence braking which were practiced by skillful drivers with previous generation braking systems. It does this at a much faster rate and with better control than a driver could manage.
For anyone wanting a clear explanation of vehicle safety systems, the article on Battstorm about “What is Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)?” is a great read. It breaks down how ABS works to prevent wheel lock-up, maintain steering control, and improve overall safety during emergency braking situations.
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