About Trucks: Systems to Help Keep You Safe when You Drive

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Trucks Trucks Truck Reviews & Photos Pickup Truck TLC Classic & Custom Trucks From Dale Wickell, your Guide to Trucks Five Important Truck Safety Systems Today's trucks have all of the safety features found in cars, and most of those systems have been redesigned to suit the specific needs of a pickup. Five safety features top the list. See More About:  truck road tests  truck accessories  Get Familiar with Your Truck's Anti-Lock Brakes Anti-lock brakes are one of the most important automotive safety advancements since the seat belt, but the system is also among the least understood. Most drivers know an ABS is a good thing to have, but not everyone understands how it helps keep you safe in tough situations. Get familiar with your ABS before you need it, because if you don't know how the system feels when it kicks in, you could unintentionally turn it off. See More About:  truck safety  tire inspection  truck maintenance A Few Words About Traction Control Traction control can help prevent an accident, too. It uses your truck's ABS system to detect and control a potential problem. See More About:  anti-lock brakes  vehicle stability control  electronic brake force distribution Electronic Brake Force Distribution Electronic Brake Force Distribution is another safety enhancement, one that can often help you out when you lose control of the truck. See More About:  anti-lock brakes  vehicle stability control  traction control Trucks Ads Used Trucks Pickup Trucks Chevy Trucks Trucks for Sale Chevy Pickup Featured Articles Pickup Truck Recalls and Safety Features Truck Accessories Pictures of Pickup Trucks Ford Pickup Trucks Chevy & GMC Pickup Trucks Toyota Trucks   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More> This newsletter is written by: Dale Wickell Trucks Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Trucks newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads How to Choose a Pickup Truck F-Series History Used Truck Checklist Pickup Truck Fuel Economy Learn How to Tow Advertisement