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The main advantage of anti-lock brakes in an emergency stop is that they:

โœ“ ANSWER

Allow you to keep steering while braking hard

ABS stops the wheels locking so you retain steering control; it does not guarantee shorter stopping distances on all surfaces.

All the options

  1. โœ“Allow you to keep steering while braking hard
  2. โœ—Always stop the car in a much shorter distance
  3. โœ—Make it impossible for the car to skid on ice
  4. โœ—Let you brake safely with one hand off the wheel

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