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What driving habit is still required even when ABS is working perfectly?
- A.Follow closer because ABS will handle emergencies
- B.Drive faster on wet roads to keep the sensors active
- C.Maintain proper following distance and speed for conditions, because ABS does not create extra tire grip
- D.Ignore road conditions in curves
Correct answer
C. Maintain proper following distance and speed for conditions, because ABS does not create extra tire grip
Why
ABS manages the grip the road and tires provide, but it cannot add grip that is not there. Speed and space management remain the driver's main protection, with ABS as a backup when a stop goes wrong.
Manual topic: Air Brakes - ABS · From the Air Brakes practice bank (AB-208).