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Road surfaces and ABS
Road
hazards that will cause the ABS to function
unexpectedly are gravel, sand, ice, snow, mud,
railway tracks, potholes, manhole covers, and
even road markings when it is raining.The ABS cannot make
up for road conditions or bad judgment. It is
still the driver’s responsibility to drive
at reasonable speeds for weather and traffic
conditions. Always leave a margin of safety.
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Does Transport Canada have a safety
standard for ABS?
No, not for ABS alone.
Transport Canada does have a standard for effectiveness of a
vehicle’s intact brake system, which includes
braking performance in case of a failure of part of the
system.
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Do all ABS-equipped vehicles brake
in the same way?
No. Some ABS equipped vehicles perform differently than others, which is why it is
important to learn the braking characteristics of your
vehicle.
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How can I become familiar with my
vehicle's ABS?
Find yourself an empty parking lot with lots of room to manoeuver.
Practice hard braking stops from 30 km/h in this safe
location.
Note the brake
pedal feel, sound and vehicle control during braking in a
turn or in a straight line. Remember, ABS will perform
differently depending on the road surface or weather
conditions.
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Should I disconnect my ABS?
No. ABS provides
the average driver with above average vehicle control in
most conditions.
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