CDL · Vehicle equipment

Which of these claims about an anti-lock braking system (ABS) is untrue?

Correct answer: It helps you stop more quickly.

Answer options

  1. AIt helps you stop more quickly. Correct
  2. BIt is a safety system that helps prevent skids when braking.
  3. CIt helps keep the wheels from locking up.

Why

ABS uses a computer to keep the wheels from locking during hard braking, which helps prevent skids and lets you keep steering. It does not, however, necessarily shorten the time or distance you need to stop.

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Topic: Vehicle equipment   License: CDL

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