Are Computerized Truck Brakes Safer?
A detailed look at anti lock brake systems in trucks and whether they improve safety. Reports cite crashes and mixed evidence, with safety officials divided on effectiveness and costs, noting higher repair needs and debates over maintaining or suspending the rule.
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Washington
Barry Magers
Fort Wayne
Ind
William R. Johnson
Wis
Robert Ogletree
Salt Lake City
Utah
Saas
Joan Claybrook
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Bureau of Common Carrier Safety
California Highway Patrol
Tainous
Moose Jaw
Teamsters Union
University of Michigan
Miss Claybrook
Rockwell International
American Trucking Associations Inc
ATA
National Safety Council
Highway Safety Administration
Wilson Freight Co
Wilson
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Varsity Drive-in
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Aids
Emerge Cate
Lem
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Bayer Aspirin
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Pinger T
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