The first step in understanding Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) is understanding what it means for wheels to “lock.” During a sudden stop, a person will apply a lot of force to their brakes in an attempt to stop their car sooner. This often causes the wheels to stop rotating and just slide on the road instead. When wheels slide, a car cannot stop as quickly as wheels that slow their rotation gradually to a full stop. To learn how ABS systems prevent this, continue reading. As usual, we encourage you to come to visit Western Slope Toyota in Grand Junction Colorado.