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A driver new to a bus with ABS isn't sure how it changes emergency braking. What is the correct understanding?

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Apply firm, steady brake pressure and let the system prevent wheel lockup, rather than manually pumping the pedal
Brake as lightly as possible in every situation, since ABS only works when the pedal is barely pressed down
The driver must manually pump the brake pedal for ABS to activate
ABS only functions below a certain low speed

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Correct answer to question 80 (School Bus): Apply firm, steady brake pressure and let the system prevent wheel lockup, rather than manually pumping the pedal

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ABS is built to modulate brake pressure on its own many times per second, so the driver's job is to apply firm, steady pressure and trust the system rather than pumping the pedal manually.

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