What is Anti Locking Braking System (ABS)?

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) comes quite handy when you are driving on slippery surfaces (like ice, packed snow, gravel, steel plates and bridges). This safety system not only prevents locking up of wheels but can also control their rotation during hard braking in emergencies. The ABS has an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) and wheel speed sensors, one each for all the four wheels. (more…)