Bosch ABS
ABS Basics
How ABS worksHow ABS works
Typical driving situations with ABSTypical driving situations with ABS
Emergency brakingEmergency braking
Emergency braking and steeringEmergency braking and steering
Emergency braking on a bendEmergency braking on a bend
Emergency braking on varying road surfacesEmergency braking on varying road surfaces
From ABS to ESP®From ABS to ESP®
ABS Active
Field reportsField reports
ABS in everyday situationsABS in everyday situations
Important questions and answersImportant questions and answers
Tips on braking with ABSTips on braking with ABS
ABS Service
Film clips/animationsFilm clips/animations
Information mediaInformation media
Press releasesPress releases
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Emergency braking and steering
If an obstacle appears without warning, emergency braking may not suffice to prevent a collision: the driver must brake
and take evasive action.

Because the wheels have locked, the car without ABS no longer responds to the driver's steering intention and crashes into the obstacle. The car with ABS remains steerable even during emergency braking, and the driver can safely avoid the obstacle.

With ABS, the vehicle can still be steered when braking.

Safe braking with ABS
Emergency braking and steering
During emergency braking with additional evasive action
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