Why should a school bus driver still practice smooth, gradual braking with a full load of students even when the vehicle is equipped with ABS?
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Correct answer to question 129 (School Bus): Smooth braking helps prevent standing or unrestrained students from being thrown off balance, which ABS does not address
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ABS addresses wheel lockup and steering control, but it does not prevent a standing or unrestrained student from being jostled by a sudden stop, so smooth, gradual braking technique remains important regardless of ABS.
Updated: November 2026