Why does ABS not eliminate the need for a school bus driver to maintain safe following distance and speed for conditions?
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Correct answer to question 127 (School Bus): ABS helps prevent wheel lockup, but it does not shorten the physical distance needed to stop the vehicle
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ABS helps maintain steering control by preventing wheel lockup, but it does not actually reduce the physical distance needed to stop, so safe following distance and appropriate speed for conditions remain just as important.
Updated: November 2026