Question 1001 in the bank

What is the function of the ABS System?

  1. To shorten the life span of the tires.
  2. To facilitate softer and milder braking on a wet roadway.
  3. Correct answer: To maintain the vehicle’s steering and maneuvering abilities during emergency braking.
  4. To facilitate softer and milder braking on a dry roadway.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: To maintain the vehicle’s steering and maneuvering abilities during emergency braking.

ABS prevents the wheels from locking under hard braking, so they keep turning and keep their grip on the road. Because of this, the driver can still steer and maneuver around an obstacle during emergency braking. The system is not meant to make ordinary braking softer on wet or dry roads, and it certainly does not exist to shorten tire life.

Topic: Know your vehicle. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Tractor (1), Private car (B).