“Hearst Magazines and Verizon Media may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below.” Going over the river and through the woods was more dangerous back when cars had crummy ...

Dear Tom, I just bought a used 2003 Ford Taurus from a local dealer. The first time I hit the brakes on wet pavement it scared the devil out of me! The pedal bounced back and there was a loud noise ...

When I was in high school, my car brakes gave out on me while driving down a hill. My memories of the incident are hazy—I remember it as a few seconds that stretched on forever: frantically stomping ...

ABS brakes are a complex but valuable asset to the Corvette driver. As with many complex systems, they require some attention from time to time. The system is designed to give the driver notice that ...

Car enthusiasts know that power means nothing without control—and that control starts with your brakes. Yet even the most ...

For most drivers, anti-lock brakes are miraculous. In a panic stop situation, they keep the front wheels from locking up, allowing you to steer and stop at the same time. In a car with ABS, you don't ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Like many of the lessons taught in driver-education classes in days ...

Dear Tom and Ray: Please settle a disagreement I’m having with my wife. I told her that we were taught never to pump the brakes on snow or ice if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes. She claims that the ...

The 1978 introduction of four-wheel multi-channel anti-lock brake systems changed the way we drive forever. Not only was it the first innovation capable of helping you avoid a crash, it also opened ...