ABSjärjestelmissä

ABSjärjestelmissä refers to Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) in Finnish. An anti-lock braking system is a safety system that prevents a vehicle's wheels from locking up during braking, thereby maintaining traction and allowing the driver to steer. When a driver brakes hard, the ABS system rapidly pulses the brakes on and off, preventing the wheels from skidding. This pulsing action can often be felt as a vibration or pulsation in the brake pedal. The primary benefit of ABS is improved control during emergency braking situations, especially on slippery surfaces like ice or wet roads. By preventing wheel lock-up, ABS allows the driver to maintain directional control, which can be crucial for avoiding obstacles or collisions. The system typically consists of wheel speed sensors, a hydraulic control unit, and an electronic control unit (ECU). The wheel speed sensors monitor the rotation of each wheel. If a wheel begins to slow down too rapidly, indicating it's about to lock up, the ECU signals the hydraulic control unit to momentarily release brake pressure to that specific wheel. This process is repeated several times per second until normal braking is restored or the vehicle stops. ABS has become a standard safety feature in most modern vehicles worldwide due to its significant contribution to road safety.