What is the function of the ABS system?
- To prevent tire wear.
- To prevent excessive use of the vehicle’s brakes.
- To serve as an additional brake in case of danger.
- Correct answer: To enable control and steering of the vehicle during braking.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: To enable control and steering of the vehicle during braking.
ABS stops the wheels from locking under hard braking, so they keep turning and keep their grip on the road. This lets the driver keep control and steer around an obstacle even during emergency braking. It is not an extra brake and does not necessarily shorten the braking distance, so it is no substitute for keeping a safe gap and a suitable speed.