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The video correctly explains that ABS isn’t about shortest braking distance but more about a predictable trajectory and ability to avoid obstacles where possibl
by Temporary_31337 3y ago
The video correctly explains that ABS isn’t about shortest braking distance but more about a predictable trajectory and ability to avoid obstacles where possible.
It also takes a lot of guesswork from braking as you can simply instinctively slam the brakes and get good enough results.
Especially on a motorcycle slamming the brakes in panic without abs ends up in a crash.
- chris_st 3y agoTwo experiences of mine: Braking on snowy/icy streets. First, in a car without ABS, I put on the brakes (I was probably going a little too fast) to avoid hitting the car stopped ahead of me. I started to slow down, but also to slip to the right towards the curb; it was scary, and I barely slowed down in time to avoid either collision. Second, in a car with ABS, I slowed down to turn into a parking lot, and the ABS kicked in; the car went absolutely straight (without slowing down enough to make the turn), but I wasn't sliding at all, so I didn't have to worry about sliding into the curb. Big win.
- jgalar 3y agoMy worst close-calls were a result of ABS engaging at very low speed. In all cases, I reduced the speed to 2-3 MPH approaching a snowy intersection, but the car refused to let the wheels lock and "sink" in the snow. Instead, it's all too happy to drift into oncoming traffic at a glacial pace. It could be specific to the various Toyotas I have owned...
- chris_st 3y agoTechnology is defined as that thing which almost works correctly. Sorry to hear you had that experience! I've lived places where the "sink into the snow" was the right thing, but where I live now, there's very likely ice under the snow, so it's not clear if that would help.