Today, most countries require that your vehicle be equipped with an ABS system, and manufacturers are constantly working on improving this feature of the vehicle. To improve a feature that is updated almost every single year is no small task. The ABS is built in such a simple way, that twe...
An ABS is intended to bring your vehicle to a quick stop, not only on dry roads but also on slippery ones, including those with ice. Typically cars equipped with ABS benefit from lower insurance costs and higher resale value. Insurers embrace them and consumers value the technology. Since AB...
Today’s ABS senses that a wheel is about to lock up or go into a skid and immediately responds by easing the braking force. This enables the wheel to maintain traction and helps you steer to safety. Here’s what to do to activate anti-lock brakes effectively: Apply pressure to the ...
Again, the proven benefits of each system are well known, and ESC, like ABS, is now mandatory in the EU. In fact, ESC is widely acknowledged as being the single most important contributor to vehicle safety due to its ability to reduce the number and severity of accidents, specifically ...
Cars face a lot of emergencies where you need to go for an emergency, harsh panic braking. Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) is a piece of equipment preventing a car from locking up under such braking situations. All two or four-wheelers now come with ABS, thanks to the new safety regulat...
Rain sensors trigger automatic actions such as activating windscreen wipers at the appropriate speed for the rainfall. In newer cars, they are also used to automatically close open windows and convertible car hoods. Automated parking is something we are likely to see more of as autonomous driving ...
but one less familiar term is SRS. Which leads to the obvious question, “What is SRS in a car?” SRS stands for supplemental restraint system, a fancy name for airbags that first appeared in cars about 50 years ago. Airbags are an essential safety system in today’s cars and have help...
Signs of a Failing Wheel Speed Sensor The following are sign the you speed sensor become faulty: Illuminated ABS warning light. If the wheel speed sensor is disconnected, worn out, or damaged, the anti-lock braking system (ABS) will trigger a warning light on the dashboard. Illuminated ...
maintaining control of a vehicle is paramount. VSC acts as a vigilant co-pilot, constantly monitoring the car’s movement and stepping in to assist when needed. Many countries even mandate the inclusion of VSC in new cars, recognizing its vital role in preventing accidents and enhancing driver ...
Most people are under the impression that ABS makes their cars stop in a shorter duration of time, but it's not always true. As ABS applies breaks repeatedly to prevent the tires from locking, it can increase the braking distance. The critical thing to understand here is that an Antilock ...