ABS brakes
You should have airbags no matter what. I think they include airbags in the U.S. to meet minimum federal safety standards. MP3s without ABS doesn't mean it is not safe, it just doesn't have that extra safety feature that most cars are given as an option.
Not much to say about ABS, which stands for anti-lock brake system, except what I basically mentioned earlier. ABS works by monitoring the speed of all four wheels while decelerating. It will limit the hydralic pressure on any one of the four brakes if the sensors detects any one of the wheels locking up. Another reason why ABS brakes are better than non-ABS brakes is because it allows you to steer better. If your wheels are locked up, you're sliding straight at whatever it is you are about to hit. Very difficult to steer a car while the wheels are locked up. On the other hand, a car WITH ABS brakes can probably be steered in the desired direction a whole lot better while the driver has his/her foot jammed down hard on the brakes.
Just remember when you're driving the MP3 at a fast speed and you decide to jam on those brakes straight down, hard, then you may have some wheels lock up on you. It definitely won't roll easily in the direction you want it to, and it won't have an easier stopping power like a similar car with ABS would. You would also slide and skid easier.
So, drive carefully with that MP3, its a semi-race car wannabe.
Race cars do not usually have ABS since it adds weight to it. I think in our case, though, Mazda MP3 doesn't have ABS because it cuts manufacturuing cost for Mazda.
veronica1132001 said:
You should have airbags no matter what. I think they include airbags in the U.S. to meet minimum federal safety standards. MP3s without ABS doesn't mean it is not safe, it just doesn't have that extra safety feature that most cars are given as an option.
Not much to say about ABS, which stands for anti-lock brake system, except what I basically mentioned earlier. ABS works by monitoring the speed of all four wheels while decelerating. It will limit the hydralic pressure on any one of the four brakes if the sensors detects any one of the wheels locking up. Another reason why ABS brakes are better than non-ABS brakes is because it allows you to steer better. If your wheels are locked up, you're sliding straight at whatever it is you are about to hit. Very difficult to steer a car while the wheels are locked up. On the other hand, a car WITH ABS brakes can probably be steered in the desired direction a whole lot better while the driver has his/her foot jammed down hard on the brakes.
Just remember when you're driving the MP3 at a fast speed and you decide to jam on those brakes straight down, hard, then you may have some wheels lock up on you. It definitely won't roll easily in the direction you want it to, and it won't have an easier stopping power like a similar car with ABS would. You would also slide and skid easier.
So, drive carefully with that MP3, its a semi-race car wannabe.
Race cars do not usually have ABS since it adds weight to it. I think in our case, though, Mazda MP3 doesn't have ABS because it cuts manufacturuing cost for Mazda.
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