i thought it's common sense already...
not directing at u sazabi...it's a good post for someone who don't know already.
not directing at u sazabi...it's a good post for someone who don't know already.
Good read from local rcmp
Got this from email, nice to share I guess.
For those already on revscene, don't bother, lol
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Anti-lock Brakes
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) have gone from being a novelty to being present on most vehicles today. Have you read and understood the section of your vehicle owner's manual on this vital safety system? Contrary to popular belief, ABS does not always mean shorter stopping distances.
For those drivers who learned to drive before ABS, a new braking technique must be learned. Simply put, it is Stomp and Steer. When an emergency stopping situation occurs, stomp the pedal to the floor and keep it there. Steer out of the way of danger. Noise and vibration may be felt through the brake pedal. This is normal, so don't be tempted to let up or pump the pedal, keep it to the floor.
In a straight line stop on wet or dry pavement, ABS will result in shorter stopping distances than conventional braking systems when used properly. On icy, snow covered and gravel roads your stopping distance will be increased. The trade off is worthwhile because instead of becoming a projectile, the driver can attempt to steer out of danger while slowing at the same time.
Steering while attempting to stop on wet and dry pavement will also result in increased stopping distances. The reason for this is that there is only so much traction available between your tires and the pavement. In a straight line stop, all this friction is available for braking. When you steer, the friction forces must be divided between steering and braking which means less braking is done.
Curious? Find an open slippery area with no traffic and at slow speeds, give it a try. You will find out what to expect and be a more confident driver when an emergency does occur.
ABS will not overcome driver error. Being aware of road and traffic conditions, moderating your speed when required and establishing a safe following distance is still mandatory for safe driving.
Note: This column is based on traffic law for the Province of British Columbia current at the time of writing. These laws may be different in other jurisdictions.
For those already on revscene, don't bother, lol
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Anti-lock Brakes
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) have gone from being a novelty to being present on most vehicles today. Have you read and understood the section of your vehicle owner's manual on this vital safety system? Contrary to popular belief, ABS does not always mean shorter stopping distances.
For those drivers who learned to drive before ABS, a new braking technique must be learned. Simply put, it is Stomp and Steer. When an emergency stopping situation occurs, stomp the pedal to the floor and keep it there. Steer out of the way of danger. Noise and vibration may be felt through the brake pedal. This is normal, so don't be tempted to let up or pump the pedal, keep it to the floor.
In a straight line stop on wet or dry pavement, ABS will result in shorter stopping distances than conventional braking systems when used properly. On icy, snow covered and gravel roads your stopping distance will be increased. The trade off is worthwhile because instead of becoming a projectile, the driver can attempt to steer out of danger while slowing at the same time.
Steering while attempting to stop on wet and dry pavement will also result in increased stopping distances. The reason for this is that there is only so much traction available between your tires and the pavement. In a straight line stop, all this friction is available for braking. When you steer, the friction forces must be divided between steering and braking which means less braking is done.
Curious? Find an open slippery area with no traffic and at slow speeds, give it a try. You will find out what to expect and be a more confident driver when an emergency does occur.
ABS will not overcome driver error. Being aware of road and traffic conditions, moderating your speed when required and establishing a safe following distance is still mandatory for safe driving.
Note: This column is based on traffic law for the Province of British Columbia current at the time of writing. These laws may be different in other jurisdictions.
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I thought there are people don't know ma... ha ha....NeoChaser said:i thought it's common sense already...
not directing at u sazabi...it's a good post for someone who don't know already.
esp C9-type driver, ha ha
Or those of us who learned how to drive non abs cars in the mid 70's
yeah that is suppose to be comon sence, but unfortunatley a lot of people learn how to drive from the school of "mom and dad" which they learn all their parent bad habits and misconceptions.
you'd be supprise how many people don't know how to drive with ABS, I had a whole day of class just learning and testing manouvers and stuff with and without ABS and threshold braking when I took the defensive driver program.
you'd be also supprise how guys not much older than us thinking they are all macho and that ABS is usless, they don't even grasp the concept, let alone know how to use it. :leapfrog:
It's especally funny when i tell people that you don't actually stop shorter with ABS,
as mentioned above, thats cuz ABS lets you maintain relative steering manouver capability
Only Threshold braking will stop you in the shortest distance. and is not a easy skill.
you'd be supprise how many people don't know how to drive with ABS, I had a whole day of class just learning and testing manouvers and stuff with and without ABS and threshold braking when I took the defensive driver program.
you'd be also supprise how guys not much older than us thinking they are all macho and that ABS is usless, they don't even grasp the concept, let alone know how to use it. :leapfrog:
It's especally funny when i tell people that you don't actually stop shorter with ABS,
as mentioned above, thats cuz ABS lets you maintain relative steering manouver capability
Only Threshold braking will stop you in the shortest distance. and is not a easy skill.
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