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Re:We have used too many levels of abstractions and now the ... by joschi03 on Saturday October 21, 2023 @08:18AM (#37966184)
On tarmac you slow down faster with ABS. The friction is higher when the tires are _not_ sliding. Fastest deceleration happens just at the point before tires would start to slide.

On gravel/snow, ABS perfoms worse. But 99% of the time you likely are not in such a context.

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Re:We have used too many levels of abstractions and now the ... by MayeulC on Saturday October 21, 2023 @10:26AM (#37967021)
Indeed, the friction coefficient is different in case of static (stiction) and sliding contacts: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friction

I was curious about your statement, so I looked it up:

> ABS increases stopping distances on surfaces covered with gravel, snow, or other loose materials. In such situations, a locked tire digs into the snow or gravel, pushing it forward and forming a wedge in front of the tire, which brings the vehicle to a stop

Source: https://itstillruns.com/do-brakes-work-ice-snow-6162289.html

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Re:We have used too many levels of abstractions and now the ... by LorenzoGood on Sunday October 22, 2023 @08:18PM (#37980256)
Unless you live in a place with snow 50% of the year.
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