1993 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 196

- 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'swhat happens with A B S . A computer senses that wheels are slowing down.The computer separately works the brakesat each front wheel and at the rear wheels. The anti-lock system can change the brakepressure faster thanany driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. -Youcan steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.