How should you activate the Anti-lock Brake System in your vehicle?

Pressing the brake firmly and holding it is the correct method to activate the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) in your vehicle. The ABS is designed to prevent the wheels from locking up during hard braking, allowing the driver to maintain steering control and avoid skidding. When you press the brake pedal firmly and hold it, the ABS will automatically regulate the braking pressure to each wheel as necessary, pulsating the brakes as needed to maintain traction.

Other methods such as pumping the brake or quickly tapping the brake pedal could interrupt the functioning of the ABS. Pumping the brake can lead to reduced braking effectiveness, while quick taps would negate the continuous pressure needed for the system to operate correctly. Using the emergency brake is also not recommended in this context, as its purpose is for securing the vehicle when parked or in the case of brake failure, rather than for normal braking situations.