Question ABS allows a driver to: Answers Drive faster. Maintain control of their vehicle while braking. See farther ahead of their vehicle. Explanation The purpose of an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) is to help prevent wheel lockup and help a driver maintain control of their vehicle when braking on a slippery surface. Take a FREE Practice Test Now This questions appears in the following tests: Missouri Bus , New Mexico Bus , Ohio Bus , Vermont Bus , Washington Bus , Wyoming Bus ,