The anti-skid system is designed to achieve which of the following?

• A. Maximum brake effectiveness
• B. Increased tire wear
• C. Automatic steering assist
• D. Reduced wheel speed

Answer: (A)

Preventing wheel lock during braking is the main function of the anti-skid system. By sensing each wheel’s speed and rapidly modulating brake pressure, it keeps the wheels turning instead of skidding. This maintains tire-road contact and preserves steering control, allowing the greatest braking force you can achieve given the road conditions. In other words, the system’s purpose is to maximize braking effectiveness while staying steerable during hard stops. It doesn’t aim to automatically steer the vehicle, nor to reduce wheel speed as an end in itself, and it won’t increase tire wear—it actually helps prevent the skidding that causes uneven wear.