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Government study confirms ABS effectiveness, but mysteries linger Did you know that, until recently, studies had found that cars with antilock braking systems (ABS) were more likely to be involved in fatal crashes? A new study finds that this increased likelihood has disappeared, and that ABS are useful in decreasing nonfatal crashes. [Consumer Reports Cars]

Government study confirms ABS effectiveness, but mysteries linger Did you know that, until recently, studies had found that cars with antilock braking systems (ABS) were more likely to be involved in fatal crashes? A new study finds that this increased likelihood has disappeared, and that ABS are useful in decreasing nonfatal crashes. [Consumer Reports Cars]

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