Advantages of an anti- wheel lock system (ABS) for the average driver in difficult driving situations.

The objective of this investigation was to establish the extent by which the average driver is able to exploit the increased steering and braking controllability given by an anti- lock braking system (ABS). To this end 77 average drivers, selected from various age groups, carried out 5 controlled driving tests simulating driving manoeuvres with a high accident risk element. The SCS system proved to be an advantage to the average driver in all five manoeuvres. The advantage increased as the road adhesion reduced.