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Old 03-09-2013, 03:35 PM   #66
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Originally Posted by Sport-Tech View Post
Curiously, though, ABS has proved to be a statistical wash with respect to accidents.

(Sorry, can't remember the source for this data but I remember the data clearly, as I was struck by the discrepancy between the ABS and TC/SC outcomes.)
That seems weird to me, but then again I have had people tell me that a lot of the time people don't actually brake hard enough to activate ABS or keep it activated in an emergency. Hence these stupid "brake assist" things making their way into cars.
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