ABS Systems: Brake Control for Emergencies
Drivers who are alert and critically watching the road are able to use their skills to determine what dangers may lay ahead as they move on. These drivers are even able to react to the dangers swiftly without braking too quickly. Unfortunately, there are times when dangers occur that are unforeseeable. In these situations it is imperative to know how to brake safely, have control of the car, and stop in the emergency.
The first important factor in safe braking is to always try and get all of the braking done in a straight line. If you brake whilst cornering you will transfer the weight of the car to the front, whilst making the back go light. This effect, combined with the fact the tyres have extra demands placed upon them, because they are being required to both brake and corner at the same time, means that you could easily enter a skid or spin.
In a situation where you are cornering and must brake, you should apply the brakes gently and add pressure a little at a time. This helps to reduce the weight transfer from being too impactful. You will also be able to maintain control on the vehicle.
Most modern cars now have an anti lock braking system, know as ABS, fitted as standard and whilst it can greatly improve the control and stability of your car under heavy braking, especially when cornering, it does still have its limitations.
The ABS contraption can discover the point where the wheels will begin to lock during a braking episode. The system will then release the brakes for a half a second to stop the wheels from locking up. The process happens several times in the second, and reacts faster than a motorist would be able to.
ABS establishes a situation in which the wheels will continue to revolve, without locking up, when heavy braking is needed. It allows steering to remain in your control, the tyres to grip the road, and you to avoid any danger.
A driver can feel when the ABS kicks in because there is a gentle pulsing in the brake pedal or a grinding sound. When you hear these sounds or feel the pedal pulse you should not remove your foot from the brake. Instead continue with your braking, allowing the vehicle to stop in a short distance while using the ABS.
There is no doubt about the effectiveness of ABS for making heavy or emergency braking as safe and as controlled as possible. However it cannot defy the laws of physics so if you are driving too fast on slippery roads it may not prevent an accident. - 21392
The first important factor in safe braking is to always try and get all of the braking done in a straight line. If you brake whilst cornering you will transfer the weight of the car to the front, whilst making the back go light. This effect, combined with the fact the tyres have extra demands placed upon them, because they are being required to both brake and corner at the same time, means that you could easily enter a skid or spin.
In a situation where you are cornering and must brake, you should apply the brakes gently and add pressure a little at a time. This helps to reduce the weight transfer from being too impactful. You will also be able to maintain control on the vehicle.
Most modern cars now have an anti lock braking system, know as ABS, fitted as standard and whilst it can greatly improve the control and stability of your car under heavy braking, especially when cornering, it does still have its limitations.
The ABS contraption can discover the point where the wheels will begin to lock during a braking episode. The system will then release the brakes for a half a second to stop the wheels from locking up. The process happens several times in the second, and reacts faster than a motorist would be able to.
ABS establishes a situation in which the wheels will continue to revolve, without locking up, when heavy braking is needed. It allows steering to remain in your control, the tyres to grip the road, and you to avoid any danger.
A driver can feel when the ABS kicks in because there is a gentle pulsing in the brake pedal or a grinding sound. When you hear these sounds or feel the pedal pulse you should not remove your foot from the brake. Instead continue with your braking, allowing the vehicle to stop in a short distance while using the ABS.
There is no doubt about the effectiveness of ABS for making heavy or emergency braking as safe and as controlled as possible. However it cannot defy the laws of physics so if you are driving too fast on slippery roads it may not prevent an accident. - 21392
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If need to brake harshly then, if possible, you should warn the other drivers behind you by switching on your indicator bulbs. It is also worth considering carrying a spare car bulbs kit in your vehicle so that if, for example, a tail light bulb has blown it can been changed quickly and easily.
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