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,Here's
how
anti-lock works. Let's
say
the
road
is
'w&.
t'
II
,You're driving safely. Suddenly an admaPjumps out in
.
front of you.
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;
You
slam
on the brakes. Here's what happens with
ABS.
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:
..
.
A
computer senses that wheels
are
slou4.ing
down.
If
one
I
-
.'
.k.
of
the wheels
is
about to stop rolling,
the
computer will
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1
.
separately' work the brakes at each front whed and at the
..
...,
rec wheels.
..
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The
anti-lock system can change the hrake pressure
.
faster than any-driver'could. The computer
is
programmed to make the most
of
available tire and
'
'
road conditions..
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You can steer around the obstacle while braking hardK$:,
As
you brake, your computer kpeps receiving updates
on
wheel. speed and controls braJsiig.pressure accordingly.
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