An Anti-lock Braking System, usually shortened to just ABS, is a safety feature in vehicles that prevents the wheels from locking up or skidding when the brakes are applied suddenly or forcefully. It mimics frequent on-and-off brake applications – way more often than you could do it yourself. More @Wikipedia
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