Can the car still drive normally when the ABS yellow light is on?
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After the ABS warning light comes on, the car can still be driven, but the ABS system will not function, and the wheels may lock up during hard braking. Therefore, you should drive carefully when the light is on and avoid hard braking as much as possible. Once the wheels lock up, the driver will lose control of the steering, and the car will slide forward or possibly to one side, which is very dangerous. The functions of ABS are as follows: 1. Maximize the effectiveness of the brakes, reducing braking time and distance. 2. Effectively prevent the vehicle from skidding or fishtailing during emergency braking, ensuring good driving stability. 3. Allow steering during emergency braking, providing good steering control. 4. Avoid severe friction between the tires and the ground, reducing tire wear.
Can you still drive with the ABS light on? Actually, the car can still run normally, and the brakes themselves usually still work, it's just that the anti-lock function might be disabled. I encountered this situation last time and got quite a scare, but later driving to work wasn't a big issue. Just avoid slamming on the brakes when you drive, especially on slippery roads where skidding is more likely. Possible causes could be dirty wheel speed sensors or a blown fuse. A simple fix is to try restarting the engine to see if the light goes off. However, for safety's sake, it's best not to drive long distances or on highways and to get it checked at a repair shop as soon as possible. Regular maintenance like cleaning the sensors can prevent this issue. After all, driving safety comes first—don't underestimate this warning.
