Antilock breaking systems (ABS) have been available on every car sold new for more than a century, it just wasn’t always electronic or automatic. Early on, the driver had to perform ABS duties by ...

Most kids may have noticed the ABS logo on the dashboard of the family car. Some might even know that it stands for 'Anti-skid Braking System'. This simple demonstration explains why ABS makes modern ...

Dear Tom, I just bought a used 2003 Ford Taurus from a local dealer. The first time I hit the brakes on wet pavement it scared the devil out of me! The pedal bounced back and there was a loud noise ...

One of the most accepted-as-everyday developments in new-car technology is ABS, or a car’s anti-lock braking system. It’s been around since the ’90s, though wasn’t considered mandatory equipment on ...

As a general rule of thumb, the more modern safety features that a car has, the safer it is to drive when the conditions are anything but favorable. That being said, the rule isn't something that ...

Tire chains are supposed to be essential winter safety equipment, but there’s a big unknown about their use. Neither auto makers nor government safety regulators have examined whether the chains are ...

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Anti-lock brakes might sound like old tech in cars (and motorcycles to a certain extent), but another two-wheeler has had to deal with brake lockup since its invention – the bicycle. But two different ...