What is achieved with the ABS braking device in an emergency braking situation?

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The ABS (anti-lock braking system) is an active safety device whose essential function is to prevent the tires from locking completely during hard braking or on slippery surfaces. When the wheels lock, the vehicle loses its ability to turn and keeps sliding in a straight line without responding to the steering wheel. By modulating the braking pressure at each wheel to keep them rolling, the ABS lets the driver keep steering control and be able to avoid obstacles while braking. The options that mention reducing the driver's physical effort or multiplying the force applied to the pedal describe the work of the brake booster (or air-assisted brake), not that of the ABS.

What is achieved with the ABS braking device in an emergency braking situation?

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