antilock brakes
Pulsing stop system
Antilock brakes are a braking system that prevents wheels from locking up during hard braking, allowing the driver to maintain steering control.
The system rapidly pulses brake pressure when it detects a wheel about to skid: The antilock brakes kicked in on the icy road.
Standard equipment on modern vehicles.
Often abbreviated ABS.
Anti-lock braking system
- modulatorDevice that varies signals
- hydraulicRelating to pressurized liquids
- pumpFluid-moving machine
- sensorInput-detecting device
actuator · valves · servo · master cylinder · solenoid · accumulator · microcontroller · firmware
Spinning mechanical assembly
- caliperTool measuring thickness or diameter
- wheelRotating circular frame
- tireLose strength or energy
- carWheeled motor vehicle
truck · automotive · OEM · aftermarket
Secure manual hold
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- slipperyLacking friction, hard-to-grasp
- iceWater's solid form
- snowFrozen crystalline precipitation
hydroplane · gravel · sand · rain · black ice · standing water · road surface · stability
Stopping harm before it happens
- collision avoidancePreventing objects from hitting
- crash preventionMeasures stopping harmful impacts
- defensive drivingProactive safe vehicle operation
- pedestrian safetyProtection for those walking
ABS
Anti-lock braking system
sensor · actuator · valves · servo · master cylinder · solenoid · accumulator · microcontroller · firmware · algorithm
rotor
Spinning mechanical assembly
car · truck · automotive · OEM · aftermarket
grip
Secure manual hold
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- slipperyLacking friction, hard-to-grasp
- iceWater's solid form
snow · hydroplane · gravel · sand · rain · black ice · standing water · road surface · stability
accident prevention
Stopping harm before it happens
- collision avoidancePreventing objects from hitting
- crash preventionMeasures stopping harmful impacts
- defensive drivingProactive safe vehicle operation
deceleration
Decrease in speed
- stopping distanceSpace required to halt
- drivingdrive, steering, driver, acceleration, motorist
- brakeshandbrake, caliper, airbrake, rotor
- car partsengine, steering wheel, seats, tires, gas tank
- safety featuresairbag, seat belt, seatbelt, crumple zone, crumple zones
- Vehicle Safetyairbags, seat belts, ABS, crash tests, safety ratings
- driver assistadaptive cruise control, blind spot detection, collision avoidance, lane keeping, parking assist