During braking with ABS, which action should you perform?

During braking with ABS, which action should you perform?

• A. Apply brake pressure at each wheel
• B. Pump the brakes rapidly
• C. Release the brake and coast
• D. Use only the rear brakes

Answer: (A)

With ABS, the system is designed to prevent wheel lock while you brake, so you should apply and hold firm brake pressure on the pedal. Keep your foot steady and let the ABS do its work to modulate braking pressure, which lets you maintain steering control around obstacles. If you feel the pedal pulse or hear a whirring noise, that’s normal ABS activity — continue to press hard and don’t release. Avoid pumping the brakes, or letting the pedal go, and don’t rely on braking with only the rear wheels, as that reduces overall stopping power and stability.

With ABS, the system is designed to prevent wheel lock while you brake, so you should apply and hold firm brake pressure on the pedal. Keep your foot steady and let the ABS do its work to modulate braking pressure, which lets you maintain steering control around obstacles. If you feel the pedal pulse or hear a whirring noise, that’s normal ABS activity — continue to press hard and don’t release. Avoid pumping the brakes, or letting the pedal go, and don’t rely on braking with only the rear wheels, as that reduces overall stopping power and stability.