Which statement correctly describes stab braking?

Which statement correctly describes stab braking?

• A. It should be used on vehicles without antilock brake systems
• B. It should be used on vehicles with ABS
• C. It is never recommended
• D. It is only used on trailers

Answer: (A)

Stab braking is a technique used when a vehicle doesn’t have anti-lock brakes. You brake hard enough to push the wheels toward the point of locking, then release briefly to let the wheels regain traction, and then brake hard again. By pulsing the brakes this way, you aim to maximize braking force while still keeping some steering ability, because the wheels aren’t fully locked. On vehicles equipped with ABS, you shouldn’t use this pulsing method; instead, you should brake firmly and let the ABS cycle to prevent wheel lock while you maintain steering. So, the proper description is that stab braking is used on vehicles without ABS.

Stab braking is a technique used when a vehicle doesn’t have anti-lock brakes. You brake hard enough to push the wheels toward the point of locking, then release briefly to let the wheels regain traction, and then brake hard again. By pulsing the brakes this way, you aim to maximize braking force while still keeping some steering ability, because the wheels aren’t fully locked. On vehicles equipped with ABS, you shouldn’t use this pulsing method; instead, you should brake firmly and let the ABS cycle to prevent wheel lock while you maintain steering. So, the proper description is that stab braking is used on vehicles without ABS.