When your ABS light comes on in your car, it should be checked by an automotive repair shop.  Every mile you go down the road with the light on, you run the risk of your vehicle not performing as it should. Emergency stops and slippery roads will now become a challenge. Your vehicle was engineered with this sophisticated system for your comfort and safety. If you drive a Honda, Toyota, Hyundai or a domestic like a Ford, Chrysler or Chevrolet you need to have this addressed by a qualified automotive repair shop.