The ABS (anti-lock system) system is designed to assist the driver when braking. In theory, it should provide a shorter braking distance and combat skidding when you press the brake pedal. How does this system behave on a winter road?
Instructions
Step 1
The principle of operation of the ABS system is to release the wheels that slide on a wet road. When braking on a winter road, the left wheel may be on the ice, and the right wheel on the asphalt. Since braking the right side of the car will be more effective, the car will inevitably be sent into a skid. The ABS will brake the right wheel and there will be no skidding.
Step 2
Automatically, this means that the braking distance will increase, not decrease, since the braking efficiency seems to decrease. Yes it is. Decrease in braking distance can be observed when using ABS on dry roads. There are completely different factors here. When the wheel is locked, the braking performance is reduced. The ABS releases the wheels, they turn, and the braking performance is restored again.
Step 3
What to do, because you cannot turn off ABS for winter time? Many motorists, after changing from a car without ABS to a car with ABS, continue to automatically brake, preventing the wheels from blocking - with short, not very strong presses. This is a common mistake! On a car with ABS, you need to brake "to the floor" - there should be no skidding on a winter road.
