On Jan 20, 7:19*pm, dpb wrote:
J. Clarke wrote:

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No, they don't. *At least not on dry pavement--there's no discernible
distance between typical stopping distances for ABS and no ABS. *They
can beat most drivers most of the time on wet pavement though.

...

As long as the driver can exert maximum braking force and not lock them
up, anyway...

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ABS offers one difference under the following, and often encountered
conditions:

Place the right side of the car on something slippery, like ice...the
left side of the car on dry pavement....go 50 MPH and slam on the
brakes full engagement.

Do this with ABS and do this with regular brakes. Compare.

or

Slam on the brakes in a tight curve..on snow...try to steer while
braking.

Do this with ABS and do this with regular brakes. Compare.