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2. Anti-lock braking system - Wikipedia

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   Anti-lock brakes are the subject of some experiments centred around risk compensation theory, which asserts that drivers adapt to the safety benefit of ABS by driving more aggressively. In a Munich study, half a fleet of taxicabs was equipped with anti-lock brakes, while the other half had conventional brake systems. The crash rate was ...

3. Burnout (vehicle) - Wikipedia

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   Performing a burnout in a front wheel drive vehicle is usually achieved by engaging the parking brake to lock up the rear tires along with stomping the gas to break the front wheels loose. [citation needed] Mercedes-Benz DTM car burnout. To perform a burnout in a rear wheel drive vehicle, the driver has to simultaneously engage the gas and ...

4. Self-levelling suspension - Wikipedia

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   When the rear end has a heavy load, the braking is not as effective. The weight is concentrated on the rear end of the vehicle, and the rear brakes need to do all of the work. When braking quickly in this situation, the front brakes will be easier to lock up because of the lack of weight transfer to the front of the vehicle.

5. Line lock - Wikipedia

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   Pontiac Trans Am burnout with line locks. A line lock is a device that allows the front brakes to lock independently of the rear brakes via a switch. [1] [2] [3] The device is an electric solenoid that controls a valve which allows the brakes to be controlled individually. This allows the front brakes to be locked and the rear brakes to be open ...

6. 2009–2011 Toyota vehicle recalls - Wikipedia

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   Feb 08, 2010 – US: 7,300 model year 2010 Camry vehicles recalled over potential brake tube problems. [36] Feb 12, 2010 – US: 8,000 MY 2010 4WD Tacoma pick-up trucks recalled over concerns about possible defective front drive shafts. [37] [38] Apr 16, 2010 – US: 600,000 MY 1998–2010 Toyota Sienna for possible corrosion of spare tire ...

7. Jackknifing - Wikipedia

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   Theoretically, this was a guaranteed way to prevent jackknifing; however, frequent use of the trailer brakes alone caused them to overheat and fade while the tractor brakes remained fresh. In the event of an emergency stop , the driver, applying the foot brake, could cause the trailer to jackknife because the tractor brakes lock while the ...