On Oct 13, 11:39*pm, Gordon McGrew >
wrote:
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> We should also consider the alternate theory that ABS doesn't do ****.
> Oh yeah, theoretically it provides greater control when braking, but
> in the real world I don't think it has ever been shown to reduce
> accidents.

I'll bet ABS has benefit in pickups and other vehicles where balanced
braking is difficult to achieve. Jim Beam correctly points out that
there are situations that call for wheel lock-up. But even on a dry
road there are some vehicles that defy 4-wheel threshold braking
regardless of driver skill.