Anti-lock Brakes (:

By kbenson107

  • First invented

    The ABS was first developed for aircraft use by the French automobile and aircraft pioneer, Gabriel Voisin

  • Avaliable for cars

    ABS has been available on U.S. vehicles since 1978

  • First manufacturer

    Mercedes-Benz was the first to install anti-lock brakes on production cars

  • Advances of technology

    there are more than one type of anti-lock brakes. There are four-wheel systems and rear-wheel-only systems

  • Not mandated

    the NHTSA has repeatedly considered mandating anti-lock brakes on light vehicles, but has held off due to concerns over testing procedures

  • Future of device

    The computerized system will apply the brakes fully, allowing the anti-lock braking system to prevent the wheels from skidding