What does ABS stand for?

What does ABS stand for?

• A. Automatic Braking System
• B. All-wheel Braking System
• C. Anti-lock Braking System
• D. Anti-slip Braking System

Answer: (C)

Anti-lock Braking System is the term used for ABS. It describes a safety feature that prevents wheels from locking up during hard or emergency braking, especially on wet or slippery roads, so you can still steer to avoid hazards. The system uses wheel speed sensors and an electronic controller to detect when a wheel is about to skid. It quickly reduces and then reapplies brake pressure to that wheel in fast cycles, allowing the tire to maintain grip and the driver to steer. If you feel a pulsing or vibrating brake pedal during hard braking, that’s ABS doing its job. Keep braking firmly and steer toward your target; avoid pumping the brakes. The other phrases don’t match the standard name or the exact function—ABS specifically prevents wheel lock to maintain steering control.

Anti-lock Braking System is the term used for ABS. It describes a safety feature that prevents wheels from locking up during hard or emergency braking, especially on wet or slippery roads, so you can still steer to avoid hazards. The system uses wheel speed sensors and an electronic controller to detect when a wheel is about to skid. It quickly reduces and then reapplies brake pressure to that wheel in fast cycles, allowing the tire to maintain grip and the driver to steer. If you feel a pulsing or vibrating brake pedal during hard braking, that’s ABS doing its job. Keep braking firmly and steer toward your target; avoid pumping the brakes. The other phrases don’t match the standard name or the exact function—ABS specifically prevents wheel lock to maintain steering control.