Braking in Emergencies

ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help more than even the very best braking.

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    Control of a Vehicle
    Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving. ...

    Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
    Base Headlamp Assembly (Passenger Side Shown, Driver Side Similar) A. High-Beam Headlamp B. Turn Signal Lamp C. Low-Beam Headlamp/Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) D. Parking Lamp E. Sidemarker ...

    Driving On Grades
    Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer w ...