ABS usually shortens a vehicle's stopping distance. Do you currently have car insurance? Insurance is mandatory to drive in Ohio Yes I have insurance. But please show me your best quotes. No, please help me find the best insurance. Question ABS usually shortens a vehicle's stopping distance. Answers True False Explanation While an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) helps give a driver more control while braking, it does not necessarily shorten the vehicle's stopping distance.