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What is a general benefit of ABS during an emergency stop on a wet or slippery surface?

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It has no effect on wet or slippery surfaces, only on dry pavement
It helps the driver maintain steering control by preventing the wheels from locking and skidding straight ahead
It guarantees the vehicle will stop within a fixed, shorter distance no matter what the road conditions are
It disables the trailer brakes automatically for safety

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Correct answer to question 118 (Combination Vehicles): It helps the driver maintain steering control by preventing the wheels from locking and skidding straight ahead

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By preventing wheel lockup, ABS helps a driver retain the ability to steer during hard braking on a wet or slippery surface, rather than sliding straight ahead with no steering response.

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