What Does ABS Anti-lock Braking System Mean?

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ABS Anti-lock Braking System refers to a system that automatically controls the braking force during vehicle deceleration, preventing wheel lock-up and maintaining a rolling-sliding state to ensure maximum tire-road adhesion. By regulating the pressure in the brake lines acting on the wheel cylinders, ABS prevents wheel lock-up during emergency braking, thereby preserving directional stability. In vehicles without ABS, braking on snowy surfaces often leads to loss of directional control, requiring drivers to manually operate hydraulic modulators. ABS automatically sends control commands to these modulators, enabling faster, more precise, and effective brake control.