ABS can't do any miracles when braking, as drivers often think; so that a significant reduction in braking distance does not occur under all conditions.
Rather, ABS helps maintain vehicle control during hard braking. But for this, the system needs a much larger turn of the steered wheels than usual. This is just one of the points that distinguishes ABS from a normal braking system:
In an empty spacious parking lot, practice full braking with a large turn of the steering wheels.
While doing this, fully depress the brake pedal. Dosing brake force is ABS's job, not yours.
This is true for braking both in a straight line and with the steered wheels turned out (turning).
Don't be surprised by the pulsating brake pedal. When the ABS kicks in, it's normal for the pedal to vibrate.
In extreme cases, you will have to take your foot off the brake, even in an ABS-equipped vehicle, to get out of dangerous cornering situations without any problems.
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