What does anti-lock mean?
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Anti-lock means that when you step on the brake, the wheels lock directly and cannot move, which can easily cause deviation and sideslip. Anti-lock allows the car to still steer while braking, ensuring directional stability and preventing sideslip and deviation. Relevant information about the anti-lock system is as follows: 1. Introduction to the anti-lock system: The anti-lock braking system (ABS) is in a state of rolling and sliding (with a slip rate of about 20%) to ensure that the adhesion between the wheels and the ground is at its maximum. 2. Function of the anti-lock system: During car braking, it automatically controls the braking force to prevent the wheels from locking.
Anti-lock braking is essentially the ABS system, which prevents wheels from locking up during hard braking to avoid skidding and loss of control. I remember learning about it in automotive principles: ABS uses computer-controlled brake pressure. When a wheel is about to lock, sensors detect it and the system momentarily releases brake pressure, giving you reaction time to steer around obstacles. This technology is especially useful on slippery surfaces—like driving in the rain. Without ABS, slamming the brakes could cause skidding, but with it, you maintain steering control. ABS isn’t new either; it transitioned from aircraft to cars in the 1970s-80s and is now standard in domestic vehicles. In daily use, you’ll feel the pedal pulsate during hard braking—that’s ABS working, so don’t panic. For maintenance, an ABS warning light may indicate dirty or faulty sensors, requiring prompt inspection. Ultimately, ABS isn’t just a premium feature—it’s vital for safe driving and can be lifesaving in critical moments.
