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"ABS will almost always hinder a car's stopping abilities, it's inherent in how it works though I concede there are many variables to consider.
No arguement about ABS's ability to preserve the steerability of the car, but that arguement requires that the Driver actually use this capability to steer away from the trouble and as I stated, as a rule, Drivers are not taught to do this or how. Consequently, there is no statistical data showing significant accident reduction due to the advent and adoption of ABS...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99"
While attending the FBI Academy I had to take the 40 hour Tactical Emergency Vehicular Operator's Course (TEVOC) in Quantico, VA. We had one practical where you maintain the vehicle in a straight line driving approx. 55mph heading directy towards a barrier. On each side of the barrier were two lanes with lights above them, once you crossed a line and tripped a light you had to slam on the brakes and activate the ABS and steer the car into whichever lane was illuminated. It felt like you were going to crash into the barrier every time, but the excercise shows you just how the ABS was designed to allow the car to be steered in a safe direction. ABS has nothing to do with improved stopping distances, at least that's what we were told. The TEVOC course was awesome, we had a Mustang, Camaro and a bunch of Caprices. Taking the course really shows you how much you can push a car and what they are really capable of.
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