In what way should you brake in an emergency situation, if the vehicle is equipped with anti-lock braking system (ABS)?
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Correct answer
A. Firmly press on the brake pedal without releasing it when the ABS system is activated.
Explanation
The ABS warning light reminds you that the car has an anti-lock braking system. When braking in an emergency in such a car, you press the brake pedal hard and firmly and keep it pressed until the car stops, even when you feel the pedal pulsing - this is a normal sign that ABS is working. The correct answer is A.
Reducing the pressure after the system starts working (B) lengthens the braking distance, because the brakes stop working with full force. Pulsating braking (C) is a technique from the days of cars without ABS - today the electronics do the pulsing for you, a dozen or more times per second, preventing the wheels from locking. Thanks to this, while braking you can steer at the same time and go around an obstacle.