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During emergency braking in a car, must you account for whether it has ABS when operating the brake pedal?

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Yes, brake-pressure operation differs with and without ABS.

Yes. With ABS, press the brake firmly and maintain pressure despite vibrations; do not pump the pedal. Without ABS, brake as hard as possible while keeping the wheels rotating; if they lock, reduce pressure as needed and increase it again when grip returns. Do not simply keep progressively releasing it in every case. In a manual car, also depress the clutch during emergency braking to avoid stalling. Follow vehicle instructions and maintain directional control.

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  • Yes, brake-pressure operation differs with and without ABS.

  • No, always pump the pedal, including with ABS.

  • No, never depress the clutch in a manual car during that braking.

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