The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is perhaps the most underrated lifesaver in automotive history. Before its widespread adoption, a panicked driver slamming on the brakes would lock the wheels, sending the car into an uncontrollable slide. ABS changed the game by "pumping" the brakes hundreds of times per second, allowing the tires to maintain traction and, crucially, allowing the driver to steer around an obstacle while braking. Today, this foundation has evolved into Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which can tap individual brakes to prevent a rollover. We often credit air bags for safety, but it is these invisible computer interventions that prevent the crash from happening in the first place.
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