The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure
faster than any driver could. The computer is
programmed to make the most
of
available tire and
road conditions.
You
can steer around the obstacle while braking hard.
As
you
brake, your computer keeps receiving updates
on
wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time
you
need
to get your foot up to
the
brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in
front
of
you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes
if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave
enough room up ahead
to
stop, even though you have
anti-lock brakes.
Using Anti-Lock
Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down
firmly and let anti-lock work for you.
You
may feel the
brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise, but this is
normal. On vehicles with four-wheel drive, your
anti-lock brakes work at all times
--
whether
you
are in
two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.
Braking in Emergencies
With anti-lock,
you
can steer and brake at the same
time. In many emergencies, steering can help
you
more
than even the very best braking.
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