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ABS Technology

Using Vehicle Technology to Your Advantage
ISHS Technology
ABS Education Alliance
P. O. Box 13966
Research Triangle Park
North Carolina 27709-3966
www.abs-education.org
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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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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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Enhanced Braking Action
Vehicle Steerability


Vehicle Stability
Stopping Distance
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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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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
ISHS Concerns
Conclusions
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Natural Forces on Vehicle
Inertia
Momentum
Friction
Energy of
Motion
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Forces of Motion on Driver/Passengers
Inertia
Momentum
Impulse (Impact)
Kinetic Energy
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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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Driver Controls Some Risk Factors
Some Risk Factors Not Controlled
Other driver actions
Road surface changes
Weather conditions
Knowing Vehicle Safety Features
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Intelligent Stability and Handling
Systems
Standard equipment
Optional equipment
Recognizing System Names
Active Handling
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
AdvanceTrac
TM
StabiliTrac
Dynamic Stability Control
Traxxar
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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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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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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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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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ABS Technology

Using Vehicle Technology to Your Advantage
ISHS Technology
ABS Education Alliance
P. O. Box 13966
Research Triangle Park
North Carolina 27709-3966
www.abs-education.org
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