Should a driver reduce following distance because the bus has antilock brakes?
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Correct answer to question 77 (School Bus): No, ABS does not reduce the following distance needed to stop safely
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ABS helps the driver keep steering control while braking hard, but it doesn't shorten the physical distance the bus needs to stop, so following distance has to stay the same as it would without it.
Updated: November 2026