Nowadays, cars are fitted with ABS as standard; this is a system that prevents the wheels from locking up when braking. For this purpose, the ABS regulates pressure in the entire braking system, the wheels are not blocked, but the car is braked by applying the appropriate force by the brake pads. This shortens the braking distance, in this case allowing you to steer the car while depressing the brake pedal. This certainly considerably increases safety allowing you to avoid an obstacle, for example.