ABS
Anti-lock braking (ABS) preserves steering during emergency braking with the Foot Brake. The driver should hold firm pressure, not pump. It is not in the official Section 3 list, so it is tagged alleged.
Evidence note: Tested under Rules of the Road, not the official Section 3 controls list.
evidence_strength: alleged.
Purpose
Prevents wheel lock-up under heavy braking so the driver keeps steering control.
When used
Activates automatically during hard or emergency braking; keep firm pedal pressure.
Risks of incorrect use
- Pumping the pedal defeats it
- Can lengthen stopping on loose gravel or snow
Question patterns
- “Which control performs function X?” — component identification.
- Distractor trap: Thinking ABS always shortens stopping distance, or that you should pump the brake.
Ontology ABS [part-of] Vehicle Controls
Connections
- Vehicle Controls — part_of_topic, source: 2026-06-28
- NaTIS Learner Driver Manual — derived_from_source, source: 2026-06-28