MSIS 223 Lecture 19: ABS%20LP5039
20 Aug 2015
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Antilock brakes were originally developed for use on aircraft. As landing speeds increased due to the introduction of jet aircraft after wwii, conventional brakes were not effective. By the late 80"s, abs became relatively common on automobiles often being standard equipment. Unfortunately, in the early 2000"s, automobile manufacturers began to make abs optional in their attempts to lower the vehicle"s base price. According to one authority, 82. 4 percent of 2003 model-year vehicles had abs as standard equip- ment, down from 83. 5 percent in 2002. Abs to be the second most important safety feature on a vehicle second only to using seat belts. It helps drivers avoid crashes instead of miti- gating the effects of crashes like seat belts or airbags. Abs assists the driver maintain vehicle sta- bility and directional control. Used correctly, an antilock brake system (abs) adds an important measure of safety to driving, under all condi- tions.
