Citation

McGehee DV, Mazzae E, Baldwin S, Grant P, Simmons C, Hankey JM, Forkenbrock G. Accid. Reconstr. J. 2001; 12(1): 45-58.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Accident Reconstruction Journal)

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Abstract

Antilock braking systems (ABS) have been introduced on many passenger car and light truck makes/models in recent years. In general, ABS appear to be very promising safety devices when evaluated on test tracks. Under many pavement conditions, ABS allow a driver to stop a vehicle more quickly and to maintain steering control even during situations of extreme panic braking. Brake experts anticipated that the introduction of ABS on passenger vehicles would reduce both the incidence and severity of crashes. However, a number of crash data analyses performed in recent years by NHTSA, automobile manufacturers, and others indicate that the introduction of ABS has not reduced the frequency of crashes as expected. This paper examines drivers' collision avoidance behavior using both conventional brakes and ABS in order to better understand this phenomenon.