ABS info

[birdman]

Just Google searched and adding ABS isn't an option. How important is ABS? My old Civic wagon didn't have it and I never wrecked it in 12 years of rain, snow, mud and ice. The non ABS Yaris I would hope would be just as good as that great old Honda.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by birdman

Just Google searched and adding ABS isn't an option. How important is ABS? My old Civic wagon didn't have it and I never wrecked it in 12 years of rain, snow, mud and ice. The non ABS Yaris I would hope would be just as good as that great old Honda.

If you know how to drive on wet or snowy roads, ABS really isn't necessary. It's purpose is to do the thinking for those who panic and stomp and hold the brake rather than pulsing it.

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by birdman

How important is ABS? .

Its a joke. If anything it makes people have MORE trouble because they think "Oh Ive got ABS so I can go 20 miles an hour faster!" Its like 4WD. It makes you think youre Superman.
As a motorcyclist I hear lots of stories about people crashing when their ABS fault light goes on in wet weather. They were doing just fine then "OMG I dont have ABS anymore!" and they crash.