What does the car ABS system mean?
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ABS system stands for Anti-lock Braking System. Below is an introduction to the ABS system: Advantages of the ABS system: When the wheel is about to reach the next lock-up point, the pressure of the brake fluid causes the airbag to act repeatedly, which can occur 60-120 times per second, equivalent to continuous braking and releasing, similar to mechanical intermittent braking. Therefore, the ABS system can prevent loss of steering control and wheel skidding during emergency braking, ensuring that the wheels do not lock up during braking. This prevents the tires from rubbing against the ground at a single point, thereby increasing friction and achieving a braking efficiency of over 90%. Features of the ABS system: The Anti-lock Braking System can improve the safety factor of a vehicle during emergency braking. In other words, cars without ABS are more likely to experience wheel lock-up when emergency braking is applied in critical situations, meaning the steering wheel cannot be turned. This significantly increases the risk factor and can easily lead to serious consequences.
I've always found ABS systems incredibly practical, like having a smart little assistant for your brakes. Simply put, it's a device that prevents wheels from completely locking up during hard braking. In older cars without ABS, slamming on the brakes would cause the tires to lock, making the car skid uncontrollably with no steering response. The modern system automatically pumps the brakes dozens of times per second, maintaining slight wheel rotation. This not only shortens braking distances (especially noticeable in rainy conditions) but also allows you to steer during emergency maneuvers. That pulsating feeling in the brake pedal? That's ABS doing its job. Nowadays, this feature comes standard on nearly every new vehicle.
