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Teknikimobil.com – Currently, for every passenger car especially, almost every car uses ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) brakes, either for the rear brakes only or even for the front and rear ones. For those who are new to this, perhaps this is new and needs to be understood further. Of course you also need to know how to use it. Therefore, this time we will give you tips for driving safely using the ABS in your car.
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Anti-lock brakes or often known as ABS can help you stop with a shorter distance and avoid accidents. So, it is very important to know how to take advantage of the safety features of a car with this system. There are some circumstances where your ABS brakes may not function properly, and you should also treat a rear wheel-only ABS system differently than an ABS system for all four wheels of your vehicle. The first thing to do is determine whether your car even has ABS or not. This is usually very simple, because cars with ABS are equipped with a special ABS light (ABS light) on the dashboard. When you first turn the key or start the vehicle, look for the ABS light. If you can’t find the light, but you are still sure that your car is equipped with ABS, then you can consult your car’s manual or contact your local dealer.
Some Vehicles Are Only Equipped with ABS Brakes on the Rear Wheels
Find out if you have four-wheel ABS or rear-wheel only If you drive a vehicle that only has rear-wheel ABS, your front wheels may still be locked during a panic stop situation. You will still stop in a shorter distance due to the rear ABS, but you may lose control of the vehicle if the front wheels lock. If you feel unable to control the steering wheel in a panic, and you have rear wheel ABS, you can usually regain the ability to steer your vehicle by leaving or releasing the brake pedal long enough to allow the front wheels to engage.
Pumping the Pedal is counterproductive
Do not take your foot off the brake pedal if your car has ABS on all four wheels. You should always apply pressure on the brake pedal when stopping suddenly (in panic). Pumping the brake pedal in that situation may feel natural (it’s common practice), but it will actually disengage the ABS to stop working. Since the anti-lock brake system in your car is capable of applying the brakes much faster than you can pump them, just let it do its job. In other words, when you pump the brakes repeatedly it will only make the ABS not work optimally. Why? because your foot movement is not as fast as the movement made by the ABS system when you only press it once. So, when braking with a four-wheel ABS car, press the brake pedal once and don’t release the brake pedal until the car stops.
Direct the steering wheel so as not to crash
Don’t forget to steer while your foot is firmly placed on the brake pedal, don’t forget that you can still steer when panic occurs. ABS may not be able to stop you in time to avoid a collision, so do your best to steer around other vehicles or objects you find in your path.
ABS brakes are a braking system aimed at increasing driving safety. But if you don’t know how to use it, at some point you will only endanger yourself.
Know What to Expect when ABS Kicks In
Familiarize yourself with the ABS in your car when the anti-lock brake system engages. You will feel an itchy sensation or a strange sensation in your feet. It just means the system has been activated, but it can be quite a shock the first time. If you want to see how it feels, you can try some sudden stops in empty parking lots or other areas. At these places you can be absolutely sure that there are no pedestrians or other cars around you.
Anti-Lock Brake System Is Not an Absolute Guarantee of Safety
A safe and defensive rider is still required. ABS can help you stop faster in most situations. But this would not be compatible with unsafe driving practices. Other systems, such as traction control and stability control, can help if you get into a skid or are in danger of losing control in a particular corner position. But your ABS will not help you in such times. Regardless of the safety features in a car, it’s always a good idea to practice driving safely .
ABS Brakes Do Not Work Properly in Some Conditions
Know when your ABS won’t work Anti-lock systems are best on hard surfaces. However, ABS does not work well on loose surfaces such as gravel and sand. If you find yourself in a panic stop situation on a gravel or sand road, don’t expect your ABS to stop you in time like it would on a normal road. Maybe this is a kind of weakness, but in reality ABS technology is not yet able to solve such problems.
ABS Light
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Know what to do when the ABS light comes on If your ABS light is on? Usually there is an indication that there is a problem with one of the components. This could be the wheel speed sensor or any number of other problems. So there’s no way to really diagnose the problem without pulling the code and digging into it. The vehicle will usually be safe to drive until you can take it to a repair shop for repairs. But you should not rely on ABS when you experience a panic situation. So, if your ABS light comes on, make sure the brake fluid is full and the vehicle still stops normally when braking. Then drive carefully until you can have your vehicle checked.[]