The dangers of DRLs 4643C.H. No, ESPECIALLY when there's unequal friction. Depends on the ABS system. Quite a few of them make tradeoffs that I personally don't like (stopping distance for stability...
On Wed, 13 Jul 2005 00:14:28 -0400, James C. Reeves
What experts? What report?
No, just not dumb enough to mistake a few oldtimers with a heavy bias against technology for experts.
There are quite a number of tests that confirm the usefulness of ABS over non-ABS systems. The reason that ABS has not led to an immediate drop of accidents simply lies in the fact that ABS was initially sold as a miracle brake and some clueless individuals (I am sure you can relate) used that as an excuse to drive like idiots and getting themselves end and driving up the statistics numbers. The reason why accidents and baneities are down and have been falling for years in the western world is mostly because the cars get better, and ABS is one of the factors.
Yes, I am, which is why I prefer a car with ABS, where I can brake the vehicle to its limit over a non-ABS car where I have to step gingerly so I don't lose control.
Thanks for making my point.
James, how did you ever get through elementary school with your truly horrid comprehension capabilities?
I am not saying that you should lose control with non-ABS cars but that you lose a lot of brake distance to having to have a safety margin for the exact purpose of maintaining control. You can't afford to lose control so the margin has to be big.
With ABS you don't need a margin at all, you hit the brakes and usually come to a stop well before you have the choice of running off the road and running into the obstacle.
I am glad your reading capabilities are that limited though, because you just explained perfectly why ABS is superior to non-ABS.
You of all people have zero justification for asking anyone else to corroborate their opinion.
And I am sure you will provide a link to the study...
The dangers of DRLs 4644On Tue, 12 Jul 2005 03:44:23 -0700, N8N Explain. Which ones? How much is the difference? I have a lot of experience with ABS cars. None of them has tried...
This only holds true as long as you don't have to maintain control at all cost. As soon as you have to have a hefty safety margin the scales tip heavily in favor of ABS.
To conclude: You unfortunately don't know what you are talking about and what's quite a bit worse, you think you know everything.
I suggest you go and try ABS in a few nice and hairy situations (of course only simulated, i.e. a driver training). It will enlighten you.
Chris
