1996 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 163

The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could.The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. .. , Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say the road is wet. You're driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here's what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, thecomputer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.