How can you determine if your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS)?

A vehicle equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS) typically indicates its presence through an ABS warning light on the instrument panel. This light serves as a visual alert to the driver, indicating that the ABS is functioning correctly or, if illuminated, that there may be a malfunction in the system.

While reviewing the vehicle’s manual can also provide this information, the immediate and visible indication of the ABS status is through the instrument panel light. Tire pressure and brake pad inspections do not provide any relevant information about whether the vehicle is equipped with ABS. Thus, looking for the ABS light is the most direct and effective way to confirm the presence of an anti-lock braking system in the vehicle.