In part, they were to save lives, and that hasn't been born out in >any
report that I've seen, ABS really allows you to steer when you would >be
otherwise in a locked tire no steering mode. But, folks in general
>aren't
maintaining an alternate path, so it's 2/3 defeated anyway.
For the fun part, look at how lame some of the braking systems are, >and
they
use the ABS to cover a underrated brake system. 96 Gran Marguis >comes to
mind.
Folks still tailgate, and lack a basic idea of what defensive driving
>means.
The added FEELING of SECURITY just further lulls them into not pay
>attention
in what is going on.
AND, alot of not being able to modulate the brakes is just do to >using
various assists on them that do take the road feel out of the system.
Watch the NASCAR boys really close. Real close. The systems >have
enough feedback that they can modulate lock up really well, in >particular
the greats are really good at it.
Bruce
to lockup an skid [said that].
I stick with my statement , Many folks should not be driving a
motor vehicle . They are not focusing
on operating the vehicle while using cell phones , hair dryers +
other devices . How much can be
afforded for the vehicle that does everything for non thinking
humans ? Ya , I'm sarcastic about
the complexity and costs involved , then being taxed by
overzealous bureaucrats.
Len
>> The thought that ABS brakes stop better than conventional brakes is
>> False.
>> It's that they don't lock up and skid. Perfect for folks who should
>>not be driving.
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>Personally, I have trouble modulating the brakes to 20% skid in a panic
>stop...guess I shouldn't be on the road?
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