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What is and what for is ABS?

28 January 2014

After several discussions we found out that most of russian drivers often don't know how to brake with all new features they have in their cars. Especially - how to brake correctly using Antilock Brake Systems. Here are some good recommendations, given by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). When used properly, an antilock brake system (ABS) is a safe and effective braking system. ABS allows the driver to maintain directional stability,control over steering, and in some situations, to reduce stopping distances during emergency braking situation, particularly on wet and slippery road surface. To gain this safety...

Keep your distance and brake in time

05 September 2013

Motorists want to avoid accidents as much as possible and ideally altogether. So they need to know to stop safely. Unfortunately, unexpected obstacles are often encountered on the roads: the car in front stops suddenly, some kind of obstacle appears on a country road or, most alarmingly of all, a pedestrian comes out of nowhere right in front of you. In order to be able to brake in these sorts of unforeseen circumstances, drivers need skills in how to stop safely. Experienced drivers abide by certain important road safety rules from the outset: - Don’t exceed the speed limit. The higher your speed the longer your reaction time (from...