The term
"road surface" refers to the top layer or outer part of a road that you drive on. It includes the materials, textures, and conditions of the road, which can affect the way vehicles move and determine whether the road is smooth, bumpy, slippery, or damaged.
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This helps to provide greater traction when braking into and accelerating out of corners, and when driving
on road surfaces with varying grip.
It can handle almost every single type
of road surface thrown at it and yet be comfortable enough inside the car for its passengers.
Due to their small size, relative instability and thin tires, sudden and abrupt changes
in road surface could be extremely dangerous.
However, there's bound to be somebody out there for whom it offers the right blend of style, equipment and comfort even on
rough road surfaces.
Regardless of wheel and tyre choice, it levels out
most road surfaces in the spirit of a more expensive, more luxurious car.
He has three patents to his credit in the areas of passive sensing for
road surface condition detection and protocols for mobile ad - hoc networks.
But we'd suggest you try before you buy — with and without the adaptive dampers — lest you regret the busy ride
when road surfaces are less than perfect.
However, their perspective is different than most: they consider the risk of an accident due to a slippery and wet
road surface as something that the driver should somehow have overcome.
Instant Traction makes for easier starts on
slippery road surfaces The AWD system is equipped with Instant Traction for immediate drive engagement.
The new system quickly and intelligently communicates feedback
about road surface and chassis behavior, while also reducing unwanted steering feel typically generated by a conventional steering system.
Otherwise, it is genuinely an all - around performer; it has a refined and frugal engine, has a long list of features and is comfortable over
varied road surfaces.
Despite its obvious sporting bias, the ride remains composed on all but the
worst road surfaces in everyday driving.
Take careful consideration to notice any noises, or nuances in the vehicle's performance on
different road surfaces.
Serious wheel and tire damage may occur if the vehicle is operated on rough or
damaged road surfaces or upon encountering road debris or obstacles.
Traction is also improved when driving on loose and
wet road surfaces and in turning situations.
On all
other road surfaces it was fine, but on the concrete it felt shaky, causing me to slow down on a roughly 4 - mile stretch.
For short suspension stroke the dampers provide minimal damping effect to provide an extremely comfortable ride where little suspension travel is needed - such as on
smooth road surfaces.
The suspension settings have been revised too to offer a softer ride in comfort mode and despite those huge 20 - inch alloys, the B6 absorbs
harsh road surfaces with minimal fuss.
This system also benefits the ride quality, where it predicts the type of
road surface ahead and adjusts the suspension accordingly.
The Bad The ride is never not harsh, leading to an uncomfortable experience on less - than -
ideal road surfaces.
If you want an all terrain, convertible tandem, then you have to go for those which have stronger tires, which will go through off and on
road surfaces smoothly.
But it's
absolutely road surface + summer wide tires issue in my case, because on even pavement I don't experience that.
This increases the direct driving performance feel by quickly and intelligently
communicating road surface feedback to the driver.
As it's designed to be a city car, it's ability to take on uneven
urban road surfaces is excellent.
An optional Adaptive M Suspension is also available that lowers the car by 10 mm and adds electronically controlled adaptive damping that adjusts for
variable road surfaces and driving conditions.
Depending on where your location is, you will be taught how to drive in an icy and
snowy road surface as well as driving in the rain.
That ride is good even over
rough road surfaces and it handles well with crisp, responsive steering.
The suspension is comfortable over
poor road surfaces, but the trade - off for this is that there's a fair amount of body lean in corners.
The ride is firm although still compliant over
most road surfaces and the suspension setting have been softened a bit in this application.
For the first time though these settings are infinitely variable depending on driving style and
road surface condition.
What I do really need are the «All terrain wheels» given that the area I plan to use this in has a pretty
uneven road surface.
It is important to be prepared for these conditions as
slippery road surfaces can catch even the most experienced driver off guard.
What I found most impressive was that the rain had an effect on the
different road surfaces, making them react to your car just as you might expect.
The suspension showed a good deal of refinement, not only handling corners well but contributing to a comfortable ride on
various road surfaces.
A standard, four - channel anti-lock brake system is tuned to reduce stopping distances over
varied road surfaces and conditions.
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