What Is ABS?

What is ABS? 

ABS is stand for Anti-lock Braking System. It was translated from German words "Anti-Blockier System". Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is a safety system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking.

It was designed to help the driver maintain some steering ability and avoid skidding while braking. ABS generally offers improved vehicle control and decreases stopping distances on dry and slippery surfaces. However, ABS can still significantly increase braking distances on a loose surfaces like gravel or snow-covered pavement, although still improving vehicle control. For the recent version of ABS, it is not only prevent the wheel lock while braking but also electronically control the front-to-rear brake bias. This function, depending on its specific capabilities and implementation, is known as electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), traction control system, emergency brake assist, or electronic stability control (ESC).