What does ABS do? Question What does ABS do? Answers Prevent wheel lockup Prevent the air compressor from overheating Prevent the front brakes from being used on ice Prevent the brakes from being used if downshifting would be more effective Explanation The purpose of an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) is to prevent wheels from locking up during hard applications of the brakes, especially on slippery surfaces. This questions appears in the following tests: Colorado Air Brakes Georgia Air Brakes Indiana Class A Knowledge Test Indiana Class A Knowledge Test Kansas Double Maryland Class A Knowledge Test Minnesota Class A Knowledge Test Nevada Air Brakes New Hampshire Air Brakes North Dakota Class B Knowledge Test Pennsylvania Class B Knowledge Test South Dakota Class B Knowledge Test Utah Class B Knowledge Test Wisconsin Class A Knowledge Test
