Question What does an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) do? Answers It allows a vehicle's wheels to lock up. It prevents a vehicle's wheels from locking up. It makes turning a vehicle easier. Explanation An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) helps prevent wheel lockup during hard braking. If ABS detects impending lockup, it reduces braking pressure to a safe level. Take a FREE Practice Test Now This questions appears in the following tests: Ohio Double , Maine Tank , Oklahoma Tank , Hawaii Combination , Iowa Combination , New Hampshire Combination , New Mexico Combination , Virginia Combination , Washington Combination , Wyoming Combination ,