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Driving
ABS BRAKES
The ABS system is an Anti-lock Braking System.
The ABS ensures good brake stability and good steering in a critical braking
situation.
By preventing the wheels from locking, the steering characteristics of the vehicle are
retained.
Bear in mind that when the prime mover is equipped with ABS but not the drawn
vehicle, or vice versa, the directional stability and steering characteristics will not be
as good as when both units are equipped with ABS.
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The ABS does not release the driver from his obligation to adapt his
driving style to the traffic and road surface conditions.
The anti-lock protection cannot offset the results of driving too
close to the vehicle in front or taking a bend at too high a speed.
Do not adapt your driving style to the ABS system!
Above all, do not brake later and then harder.
This only causes unnecessary tire wear. It may also be hazardous
for other road users.
Note: occasionally, but not always, your braking distance will be
shorter with ABS.
If the yellow warning symbol "ABS truck fault" is activated, there is
a fault in the ABS system of the prime mover.
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