1996 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 135

The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure eater than any driver could. The computer is progralnlned 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. the computer will separately work the brakes a t each front wheel and a t the rear wheels. YOLI steer around the obstacle while braking hard. can 4-7