Braking in Emergencies
With ABS, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking.
See also:
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
This vehicle has an electronic shift lock release system.
The shift lock release is designed to:
• Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is
in P (Park).
• Prevent movement of th ...
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that
correspond to the vehicle's three
control systems:
• Braking Skid — wheels are not
rolling.
• Steering or Cornering Skid —
too much spee ...
Why Safety Belts Work
When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as
it goes.
Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on
wheels.
Put someone on it.
Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. T ...
