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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is standard on all 2012 and later model cars and light trucks as required by the Federal government. Although not required, many automobile manufacturers have included ABS brakes as standard on their vehicles for many years.

Automated ABS, which works faster than a driver,  prevents wheels from locking up resulting in uncontrolled skidding and auto accidents and truck crashes.  It improves vehicle control in emergency situations and on dry and slippery surfaces and may decrease stopping distances for many drivers.  Stopping distances can be effected by many factors which include:

• Type of brakes
• Speed of vehicle
• Road conditions
• Vehicle conditions
• Driver reaction times

Florida Accident Attorney, Randall Spivey, Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. says, "Motorists need to become familiar with their vehicle's braking system.  Owner's manuals have this information.  If the vehicle has ABS, training may be required.  These brakes don't need motorist pumping action familiar to many vehicle owners. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) has helpful information."

• How to know if your vehicle is equipped with ABS.
• There's more than one kind of antilock brake system.
• The feel and sound of ABS.
• Do cars with ABS stop more quickly than cars without?
• Stop and get to know your ABS.

 
Fort Myers Personal Injury Lawyer, Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by less than 2 percent of Florida attorneys. He has handled over 1,500 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact the Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at  239. 337.7483 or toll free at 1.888.477.4839, or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com  for more information. You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County 239.793.7748.