BigGov

Deep down it really comes down to personal opinion.

I prefer not having ABS because I like having the ability to control how my car slows down, instead of pressing down on the pedal a certain amount and let the computer figure it out for me.

I've had close calls with both ABS and without ABS. Everytime I had a close call without ABS I was in control, and I was the reason that there was not an accident. Everytime I've had a close call with ABS it's been a hold-on-tight-and-pray-the-computer-works-right situation.

Driving a car that does not have ABS I feel makes me a better driver because I'm more in tune with how the car is reacting.

Is there anything wrong with a properly functioning ABS system? No, it's amazing technology. But that doesn't mean that I like it.

If you think you're be a better driver with ABS, then absolutely get a vehicle with ABS. Because when it really matters, it's the driver that still needs to hit the brake pedal in an emergency, ABS or no ABS.

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