What is the difference between ABS brakes and ordinary brakes?

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Here are the differences between ABS brakes and ordinary brakes: 1. Different functions: Vehicles equipped with ABS can confidently operate the steering wheel and apply braking when encountering slippery roads such as snow, ice, or rain. It not only effectively prevents accidents but also reduces tire wear. However, it does not shorten the braking distance of the car and may even increase it in some cases. When a car is moving, it relies on the static friction between the wheels and the ground to move forward. But when braking, if the braking system locks the tires completely, the tires become stationary, and the car slows down through the sliding friction between the tires and the ground. 2. Skidding: If the brake pedal is pressed hard while driving, the wheel speed will rapidly decrease. When the braking force exceeds the friction between the wheels and the ground, the wheels will lock up. Completely locked wheels reduce the friction between the tires and the ground. If the front wheels lock up, the driver cannot control the direction of the vehicle. If the rear wheels lock up, skidding is very likely to occur.