Ontario G1 Test Coach
Safe drivingQuestion 299 of 328

Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). Which statement is true?

  1. ABS lets the wheels lock during hard braking
  2. ABS makes the brake pedal stop moving
  3. ABS does not shorten the stopping distance
  4. ABS stops you from steering during hard braking
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Correct answer: ABS does not shorten the stopping distance

ABS helps prevent wheel lock and keeps steering control. It does not shorten the stopping distance.

Source: The Official MTO Driver's Handbook (Ontario Ministry of Transportation), Driving at night and in bad weather, Anti-lock braking systems (ABS)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026