Using Vehicle Technology to Your Advantage

ABS Technology ISHS Technology

ABS Education Alliance

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ABS Transparency Objectives

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

ABS Development Critical Traction

ABS Advantages
With ABSDo With ABS Do Not

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ABS Development

When was the ABS technology available? On what vehicles was the first commercial application? When did ABS become available for passenger vehicles?

What road vehicles were first required to install ABS?

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Traction Depends On:

Road Surface
Weather Conditions

Tires
Braking Techniques

Speed

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ABS Advantages

Enhanced Braking Action Vehicle Steerability

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Vehicle Stability Stopping Distance

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With ABSDo

Add to your following distance in bad weather Practice use of ABS

Keep your foot firmly on the brake Check owners manual for special concerns
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With ABS Do Not

Drive More Aggressively Pump The Brakes

Steer Too Much Be Alarmed By ABS Noise or Vibration

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Intelligent Stability and Handling Systems

Physics Review System Overview Risk Factors

Understanding ISHS
ISHS Performance

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ISHS Concerns
Conclusions
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Physics Review
Natural Forces on Vehicle
Inertia Momentum Friction

Energy of
Motion
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Physics Review
Forces of Motion on Driver/Passengers Inertia Momentum Impulse (Impact) Kinetic Energy
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System Overview

Microprocessor and Sensor Technology Optimize Use of Friction

Tire and Road Contact Acceleration, Deceleration, and Turning

Variety of Systems in Use Recognizing the Stability and Handling Systems

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Risk Factors

Driver Controls Some Risk Factors Some Risk Factors Not Controlled
Other driver actions Road surface changes Weather conditions

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Knowing Vehicle Safety Features

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Understanding ISHS

Intelligent Stability and Handling Systems

Standard equipment Optional equipment

Recognizing System Names

Active Handling Electronic Stability Program (ESP) AdvanceTracTM StabiliTrac Dynamic Stability Control TraxxarTM
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ISHS Performance

Provide Enhanced Vehicle Control

Avoid obstacles
Prevent traction losses

Sensors Detect
Direction of the vehicle
Direction of the steering wheel

Correct Direction of Vehicle

Automatically braking a specific wheel to enhance traction Correct vehicle to steering path

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ISHS Concerns

How do they work? Do I need this on my car? How do I use the system? Can I drive more aggressively? How do I know the system is working?

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ISHS Concerns

Does my vehicle have ISHS? When is the ISHS helpful? Arent Intelligent Stability and Handling Systems the same as Traction Control Systems? Are the ISHS similar to ABS?
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Conclusions

Know Your Vehicle Safety

Systems

Steer The Car Toward Your

Path of Travel

Use ABS effectively ABS and ISHS Work Together to Enhance Vehicle Stability and Handling

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Using Vehicle Technology to Your Advantage

ABS Technology ISHS Technology

ABS Education Alliance

P. O. Box 13966 Research Triangle Park North Carolina 27709-3966 www.abs-education.org

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