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What does ABS mean on a car? Understanding anti-lock braking system
There are a lot of opaque initialisms associated with cars that can be confusing when you see them on a spec sheet or a badge right on the vehicle. One such example is ABS, which has nothing to do with a gym rat's six-pack. ABS stands for anti-lock …