Question

1. When your brakes lock up on wet and slippery conditions, you lose steering control and your vehicle can spin.
When in a situation like this, how should you
stop if your vehicle has anti-lock brakes? (So, what do you do with the
brake pedal?)

Answer 1

If your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS) and you find yourself in a situation where your brakes lock up on wet and slippery conditions, you should do the following:

1. **Keep your foot on the brake pedal.** ABS is designed to prevent the wheels from locking up, so you should apply firm and continuous pressure on the brake pedal.

2. **Don’t pump the brakes.** Unlike traditional brakes, where you would pump them to regain control, with ABS you should allow the system to do its job. Pumping can interfere with the ABS's effectiveness.

3. **Steer in the direction you want to go.** While you’re applying the brakes, maintain control of the steering to guide your vehicle where you want it to go.

4. **Feel the brake pedal pulsate.** You may feel the brake pedal vibrate or pulse under your foot; this is normal and indicates that the ABS is working to prevent wheel lock-up.

By following these steps, you can maintain better control of your vehicle even in slippery conditions while effectively using your anti-lock braking system.