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Anti-lock braking systems prevent vehicle wheels from locking
Bosch introduced the first electronic commercial ABS system for passenger automobiles in 1978
Electronic ABS monitors wheel rotation speeds using magnetic sensors several times per second. If a sensor detects that a wheel is about to lock up during braking, automated hydraulic valves pulse brake pressure rapidly to maintain traction. This allows drivers to retain steering control while stopping on slick or wet road surfaces.
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