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Anti-lock brakes
Have a car antiblokirovoch system (ABS) considerably increases the degree of active safety. The main advantage of the service brakes, equipped with this system over conventional service braking system is that even with heavy braking to a full stop on a slippery road as the best preserved of pavement drivability, because the wheels are not blocked. However, do not expect that, thanks to ABS under all road conditions the braking distance will be reduced. When driving on gravel or fresh snow lying on a slippery road surface, when already it is necessary to move slowly and with great caution, the braking distance may even increase.
Action ABS
When the vehicle reaches the speed of 6 km / h is automatically checked rabotospo lities ABS. At the same time you can hear the distinctive sound. When the circumferential speed of a wheel of a vehicle speed becomes lower and the wheel is about to lock, the brake pressure in the drive mechanism of the wheel decreases. Pressure control in the drive is carried out separately for the front wheels, rear same regulated pressure to both drive wheels. With this braking both rear wheels equally, and the stability of the car is so good, as it is possible for the given road conditions. This regulatory process can be seen by a pulsating movement of the brake pedal and specific sounds. This should be a kind of warning to the driver that one or more wheels start to be blocked. In order for the ABS function optimally, you should keep the braking pedal is constantly pressed and in any case not to booster movements.
A warning  Even ABS can not overcome the laws of physics. This should not be forgotten, especially when driving on slippery or wet. Once the FAA will begin to function actively, you must immediately bring the speed of movement in line with the state of the road surface and the general traffic conditions. Increased level of safety of the car does not mean that you can recklessly risking their own safety and safety of others.
If there is a fault in the ABS, this is signaled by one or two indicator lights.
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