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Driving with ABS

The Municipal Posted on September 18, 2013 by Chris DalyAugust 2, 2023
When the tires on a vehicle lock up, they slide across the road surface and create tremendous amounts of heat. If steered on a curve, a top-heavy truck like a fire engine or utility truck in this situation could also roll. (Shutterstock photo)

In the last article, I discussed how a vehicle “burns off” kinetic energy and comes to a stop. We mentioned that when the tires on a vehicle lock up, they slide across the road surface and create tremendous amounts of … Continue reading →

Posted in Training, Transportation | Tagged abs, brake, brakes, drivers, foot, pedal, situation, vehicle

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