Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS)

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What is the main cause of skidding according to the text?

  • Environmental elements
  • Poor driving skills (correct)
  • Slippery surfaces
  • Sudden acceleration

In slippery conditions, what is the recommended action to avoid skids?

  • Go around corners too fast
  • Steer aggressively
  • Brake gently and slowly (correct)
  • Accelerate suddenly

When should a driver choose to lock the brakes according to the text?

  • When accelerating suddenly
  • When turning a sharp corner
  • In wet road conditions
  • When stopping is more important than steering (correct)

What should a driver do if they suddenly hit ice while driving?

<p>Brake gently and steer in the direction of the skid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors that contribute to skidding?

<p>Environmental elements like rain and ice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct emergency braking technique with ABS?

<p>Press down hard on the brake pedal and hold it down until you come to a complete stop. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can drivers avoid skids according to the text?

<p>Use see-think-do skills in driving (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does ABS help in emergency braking situations?

<p>By preventing the wheels from locking up during braking. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

On which surfaces can ABS help prevent wheel lock-up?

<p>Gravel and slippery surfaces. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if your vehicle does not have ABS during an emergency stop?

<p>Quickly release the brake and press hard again to regain control if you start to skid. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one common misconception about ABS systems?

<p>ABS allows you to drive faster in emergency situations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When stopping quickly without ABS, what is essential to avoid with the brakes?

<p>Avoid pressing down too hard on the brake pedal. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to emergency braking?

<p>Stopping the vehicle as quickly as possible without locking the brakes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should you not pump the brakes during emergency braking?

<p>Pumping the brakes turns the system off (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best preparation for handling emergencies while driving?

<p>Avoiding dangerous situations whenever possible (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does locking the brakes during emergency braking cause?

<p>Loss of steering control (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about braking techniques according to the text?

<p>Pumping the brakes is beneficial during emergency braking (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when you experience an unexpected hazard while driving?

<p>Remain calm and apply emergency braking if necessary (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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