Why does ABS not prevent a jackknife or rollover caused by taking a curve too fast?
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Correct answer to question 121 (Combination Vehicles): ABS addresses wheel lockup during braking, not the loss of control from excessive cornering speed alone
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ABS is designed to prevent wheel lockup during braking, but it cannot compensate for a vehicle simply going too fast into a curve, which can cause a rollover or jackknife even with fully functioning ABS.
Updated: November 2026