Motorists are stunned at what an ABS warning light means (Image: Getty)
Some , and electric car owners are only just learning what a really means, with road users potentially at risk if they ever see it.
‘ABS’ simply with the tool vital for when the brakes are applied.
ABS uses sensors to monitor the speed of each wheel and adjust the brake pressure accordingly.
The ABS releases enough braking power to maintain traction which prevents motorists from losing control.
According to experts at , many road users “know their car has ABS but don’t know what it actually does”.
The ABS light may mean there is a problem with the system (Image: Getty)
However, a yellow or amber ABS light appearing on the dashboard or rev counter with the system.
This means the vital safety tool may not be working correctly with motorists more at risk of losing control of their car.
explained: “If any part of the anti-lock braking system isn’t working as it should, the ABS warning light will come on. You can check your vehicle handbook to find out which warning light this is and what it means.
“If the ABS light comes on it means that the anti-lock brake system isn’t activated. This can affect other systems like stability control and traction control, if your car has them. You’ll also fail your MOT if the ABS light is on.”
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The cost of replacing an ABS system can massively vary based on the vehicle and the type of issue it is suffering from.
However, a new sensor will set road users back around £100 to £200 with a control module replacement anywhere from £200 to £600.
Replacing the entire ABS could cost road users as much as £1,000 in a staggering blow for cash-strapped road users just days after the New Year.
said motorists can finish their journeys with just an ABS warning light as long as the problem doesn’t get worse.
The RAC said: “If the ABS light comes on by itself you should still have normal, unassisted braking, so it’s safe to continue your journey – but keep your distance, take extra care, and get it checked as soon as possible.
“If it comes on with the brake warning light, it could indicate that the brake system is failing and you should stop straight away and call for recovery if you have breakdown cover.”