1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 170

I The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster thananydrivercould.Thecomputeris programmed to make the mostof available tire and road conditions. Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say the road is wet. jumps out in You're driving safely. Suddenly an animal front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here's what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels slowing down. If one are of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and atthe 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. 4-8