anti-lock brake

collocation in English

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anti-lock
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˌæn.tiˈlɒk/us
/ˌæn.t̬iˈlɑːk/
used to describe a type of brake that prevents the uncontrolled sliding of a vehicle by reducing the effects of ...
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brake
noun[C]
uk
/breɪk/us
/breɪk/
a device that makes a vehicle go slower or stop, or a pedal, bar, or handle that makes this ...
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Anti-lockbrakedevices are being developed, and we look forward to their being in more widespread use.
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Each axle was also equipped withanti-lockbrakeequipment.
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For example, a car without theanti-lockbrakemodule would have to be wired differently than one that included anti-lock brakes.
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It features three 29 inch monitors, force feedback (includinganti-lockbrakesensitivity), and a full working set of dials and a dashboard.
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Theanti-lockbrakesensors detect one tire rotating faster than the rest and indicate a low tire pressure to the driver.
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I announced last month that we will be introducing requirements for heavy articulated vehicles to be fitted with anti-lock braking systems.
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These regulations now provide for the optional use of anti-lock braking systems to meet certain performance requirements.
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Anti-lock brakes would make a major contribution to solving that problem.
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Anti-lock braking systems for motorcycles are still under development and must first be proved in service conditions.
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Remember that anti-lock braking systems fitted as standard will be part of this package.
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We are hoping to introduce to all new vehicles anti-lock brakes by the end of the century.
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All new buses are already required to be fitted with an anti-lock braking system.
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Some of the newer vehicles, with anti-lock braking or traction control systems and, in the case of commercial vehicles, no balancing braking systems, are much safer and much more advanced.
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Anti-lock braking systems are now being fitted to the majority of new heavy trailers, and this should result in a reduction in certain types of accident involving heavy articulated vehicles.
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It had other more typical features, such as keyless entry, power mirrors and windows, a 4-wheel anti-lock braking system, and regenerative braking.
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Anti-lock brakes and remote keyless entry were also standard.
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The car has anti-lock brakes, airbags with pressure sensors, and stability control.
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The system itself is integrated with the anti-lock braking system as part of the activation, and can be activated manually.
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From 1992 onward, vehicles with anti-lock brakes had a viscous coupling that sent a maximum of 30% torque to the non-slipping axle.
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All models have at least one airbag as standard, with most of the range having a passenger airbag and others also having anti-lock brakes.
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