Study Guide question 1.3.12
Identify three benefits related to anti-lock braking systems. Reference Guide (p. 13)
Antilock Braking Systems (ABS) are designed to help drivers ________ crashes. Unlike non-ABS
equipped vehicles, the driver does not need to _____________ or __________ the brakes to eliminate
skidding and brake lockup. ABS equipped vehicles _______________ pump the brakes for you.
This results in ____________ ______________ ___________ and ___________ ___________ ___________.
Listed below are some of the facts and features of ABS.
• ABS was originally developed in the 1950's to be used on airplanes.
• In the early 1980s ABS became popular on European sport and luxury cars.
• While the original costs were extremely high, the amounts of parts required have
been substantially reduced resulting in much lower cost.
• ABS allows your vehicle to stop in a straight line giving you more control of your
vehicle.
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Timothy E. Coxwell CAFM CPFP
Fleet Management Division Director
Leon County Sheriffs Office
Tallahassee, Florida
coxwellt@leoncountyfl.gov850-544-8787
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