3 3dolls Registered User Messages 38 14 Nov 2006 #1 Probably a stupid question...If you brake hard and the car has ABS, will it leave brakemarks on the road? I thought it would, but Mr 3Dolls isn't so certain.
Probably a stupid question...If you brake hard and the car has ABS, will it leave brakemarks on the road? I thought it would, but Mr 3Dolls isn't so certain.
H HighFlier Registered User Messages 546 14 Nov 2006 #2 It wont leave any marks as the purpose of ABS is to stop the wheels locking up.
T tiger Registered User Messages 1,159 14 Nov 2006 #3 In theory no, but in practice I believe ABS systems allow for some or momentary locking so there might be light "scuffing".
In theory no, but in practice I believe ABS systems allow for some or momentary locking so there might be light "scuffing".
P pansyflower Registered User Messages 331 14 Nov 2006 #4 You can sometimes see ABS marks on the road, presumably left by trucks
X xavier Registered User Messages 81 14 Nov 2006 #5 Cars equipped with ABS do indeed leave skid marks. A quick Google will throw up all the information you require
Cars equipped with ABS do indeed leave skid marks. A quick Google will throw up all the information you require
G G123 Registered User Messages 117 14 Nov 2006 #6 Yes, the wheels are travelling slower than the car - although still turning, they will leave skid marks.
Yes, the wheels are travelling slower than the car - although still turning, they will leave skid marks.