FWIW, locking brakes doesn't decrease your stopping distance.
I know that. MY point was that if I'm not able to lock the brakes, I don't know if they are working to their full potential. If I could lock them, I'd know where that point of lock up is and brake up to just below that point
FWIW I believe max tire braking effect is when tire is turning at approx 70% of road speed. Other than maybe F1 skilled/talented drivers that is an unattainable goal for us mere mortals. Even Standard ABS does not achieve that on an instantaneous basis, but might get close on average, in that brake pressure is cycled/pulsed to a large degree. The key is not letting the tire stop or slow long enough to allow the rubber to turn effectively to liquid grease at the road contact point. I am sure there are many variables that effect the ideal limited slippage for any given situation to achieve maximum braking.
Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.
