No. It means there is a fault in the ABS system. I have a '96 Caravan
as well. The ABS light is also on. If I have to make a panic stop. the
wheels can lock up. This means the ABS is not functioning.

This being my first ABS vehicle, I'm not in a panic to repair it. My
driving habits are established for non-ABS. When I have time, I will
try to look into it.

But if your driving habits reflect the use of ABS, you need to get
that looked into right away. And I would suggest another mechanic. I
suspect that your mechanic ether has no knowledge of ABS, or finds it
difficult to work on. Find someone that is familiar with ABS.

Time to find a new mechanic.

That means the ABS system is not functioning which makes a very
'radical' difference in your stopping.

Your front wheels now can lock up if you hit the pedal hard.  You can't
steer with the front wheels locked.  They couldn't lock with the ABS
working.  

If you know how to drive a skid or use threshold braking, say in a panic
stop or on snow, then no problem.  If you don't know how to use
threshold braking, you should get the trouble looked at.

Especially before driving in snow.

Mike
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