Print. News in Science. Why ABS brakes make your car safer. Most kids may have noticed the ABS logo on the dashboard of the family car. Some might even know that it stands for 'Anti-skid Braking ...

Why ABS brakes make your car safer. Most kids may have noticed the ABS logo on the dashboard of the family car. Some might even know that it stands for 'Anti-skid Braking System'.

Your Brakes Are Supposed To Shake. Dear Tom, I just bought a used 2003 Ford Taurus from a local dealer. The first time I hit the brakes on wet pavement it scared the devil out of me!

In the 1960s, a fully mechanical ABS system saw limited use in automobiles like the Ferguson P99 racing car, the Jensen FF, and the experimental all-wheel drive Ford Zodiac.

ABS used to be a novelty. Automotive anti-lock brakes were first offered on the 1966 Jensen FF, followed closely by systems ...

Mercedes-Benz Media Archive. Daimler-Benz implemented the first commercial version of ABS on the 1978 S-Class sedan after thorough R&D with Bosch, according to Daimler AG (linked above).

ABS-equipped vehicles: Deadly quiet. Anti-lock braking systems have come under some mild scrutiny as of late. Frank Williams, a frequent contributor to The Truth About Cars, recently wrote an ...

Some petrol, diesel and electric car owners are only just learning what a three-letter light on their car dashboard really means, with road users potentially at risk if they ever see it. ‘ABS ...

Q. My 2014 Honda Accord is displaying warning lights on the dash for ABS, handbrake, VSA, and power steering symbols. I have been told it is the ABS module. The check engine light is not on. Can ...

ABS can pump those brakes faster than even a racing driver can, and it can direct that pulsating brake pressure to the specific wheels that lock up. If you’re having trouble with your car’s ...

Dear Car Talk: I have a 2023 Subaru Ascent, which is a great car. It has a feature called AVH, “Automatic Vehicle Hold,” which I unexpectedly love.

All new car models will have to come with ABS as standard from April 1, 2018. Mandatory for every car a manufacturer sells from April 2019. Anti-Lock Braking System, ...