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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Typical driving situations with ABS
Typical driving situations with ABS
Every driver sooner or later finds himself in a situation where
an emergency braking is necessary. How he or she brakes is decisive. Emergency braking or even braking on a wet or slippery surface can cause the wheels of the vehicle to lock. Locking wheels reduce the adhesion between tires and the road surface and make the vehicle unsteerable. The vehicle no longer reacts to the steering intention of the driver and skids towards the obstacle.

ABS, the Antilock Braking System from Bosch prevents the wheels from locking. If any of the wheels begin to lock, ABS intervenes and ensures the vehicle remains steerable and stable. The obstacle can thus be avoided.

ABS is an active safety system that helps to avoid accidents
and supports the driver to reach his destination safely. Bosch was the first company to introduce ABS to the market in 1978. Bosch continues to optimize ABS right up to the present day.
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