1997 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 209

The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer programmed to is 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 animal jumps out in an front of you. ABS. You slam on the brakes. Here's what happens with 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. A computer senses that wheels slowing down.If one are of the wheelsis about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes each front wheel and the at at rear wheels. 4-8