Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 403 / 691

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¿Qué es el ABS?

What is ABS?

  • ASistema de frenado antibloqueo.Anti-lock braking system.
  • BSistema de cierre centralizado.Central locking system.
  • CSistema de control de seguridad.Safety control system.
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Correct answer

  • ASistema de frenado antibloqueo.Anti-lock braking system.
Explanation

ABS is the anti-lock braking system: it stops the wheels from locking under hard braking, so the driver can keep steering the vehicle while braking. It does not replace a proper safe distance.

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