Modern vehicles are packed with safety systems-airbags, ABS, stability control, skid control-but most drivers don't truly understand how they work, what they feel like, or when they can't protect you.

In this episode, Motormouth breaks down four critical vehicle safety systems found on most cars today and explains:

1) what ABS actually does when it activates

2) Why the brake pedal pulses-and why that's normal

3) How stability and skid control help regain control

4) Why warning lights mean those systems may not be working at all

We also talk about something drivers aren't taught anymore:

When things go wrong, you don't panic-you take over.

Just like aviation: Aviate. Navigate. Operate.

Your car is no different.

You steer. You look where you want to go.

You let the systems assist- ...