Every driver must make responsible judgements for himself about braking distances and cornering speeds. With the system, this was shortened to 112 metres. Such situations include braking on loose gravel or fresh snow. In these cases, a wedge of gravel or snow builds up in front of the locked wheels, which enhances the braking effect. Whatever the capabilities of ABS, there remains an onus on the driver to drive in a responsible manner.
ABS can largely offset human error occurring, say, in panic situations.
But it can't compensate for a driving style which ignores the prevailing road and traffic conditions. Every driver must make responsible judgements for himself about braking distances and cornering speeds. Electronics brings progress The very first anti-lock braking systems ever developed were used in aircraft. Their mechanical sensors however could not stand up to the wear and tear encountered in cars. Then in the mid-1960's, new possibilities were opened up by revolutionary new developments in the field of electronics, such as printed circuits and IC's, which paved the way for development of more effective control systems for use in road vehicles.