Update on Nashville Officer killed by Motorhome

VinCee wrote:
I think anti-lock brakes were first invented for control of a vehicle by the front steering wheels during a skid/wheel lock, not decreased stopping distance, though this may be a benefit too.

It was both. A vehicle in a four wheel locked skid is basically out of control. It is going to slide straight ahead (unless the road is sloped) and can't be turned. So you are correct in that is part of the good of anti-lock brakes. But stopping faster is also part of the good.