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Meanwhile, burly diesel sedans have been topping 50 mpg for decades, pulling duties as taxicabs and long - distance drivers in many parts of the world.

Not exact matches

The company's proposed Highway Drive Assist System automatically keeps cars in the correct lane and maintains an appropriate distance between vehicles, while the Autonomous Emergency Stop System will sense if the driver is debilitated and then maneuver the car to the shoulder of the road to stop.

In some instances, passengers are getting charged double the actual time and distance for a normal ride, yet drivers are receiving only about half of the amount the passenger pays while Uber is pocketing the difference,» he writes in a post about the occurrencIn some instances, passengers are getting charged double the actual time and distance for a normal ride, yet drivers are receiving only about half of the amount the passenger pays while Uber is pocketing the difference,» he writes in a post about the occurrencin a post about the occurrence.

Despite the crush he has on his new driver and gushing about how he's hitting it longer and straighter than ever, Mickelson ranks 63rd in driving distance and a distant 166th in accuracy on tour, though he has built his career on making miraculous shots after failing to find the fairways.

Racing for three hours in the searing conditions was a brutal test for the drivers and come the end only two had managed to complete the entire distance without sharing their drive (as was allowed at the time)- fifth - place finisher Roberto Mieres and winner, Juan Manual Fangio.

Sim - racer Bono Huis bagged $ 25,000 for pole position and pretty much raced off into the distance, looking unstoppable out in front ahead of Formula E driver Felix Rosenqvist, who was the only pro-driver to be able to challenge the sim - racers.

It's happened to a few drivers in F1 history, and of those German driver Ernst Loof covered the least distance.

Johnson's length with the driver (second in PGA Tour driving distance by an eyelash to J.B. Holmes — 312.8 yards to 312.5) is no secret.

Drivers will be capable of running entire race distances on a single set of tyres at some grands prix in 2017 says Pirelli's Paul Hembery.

With Robert Kubica shining in Hungary testing, completing two race distances in a single day and passing the driver extraction test, all is set for him to join Nico in Spa... should Renault wish.

Atlanta is in the driver's seat in the NFC North and it doesn't look like anyone is within striking distance as of now.

This enables crossing guards and drivers to see your child more clearly and from a farther distance, particularly early in the morning when it is sometimes still dusky.

«In the time it takes for drivers to reach their baseline behaviour, the vehicle may have travelled some distance, depending on the speed,» commented UWE Bristol's Dr Phillip Morgan.

The deal must still be heard in council and approved by members who, for the past two years, have distanced themselves from the issue in order to avoid being targeted by animal rights advocates or the powerful Teamsters union which represents the drivers.

I was 12 when I decided I wanted to work for the BBC (rather than being a long - distance lorry driver, my previous ambition), and after a degree in zoology at Bristol University and a librarianship course, I wheedled my way in.

The authors also note that driver behaviour is a hugely important and unquantified factor, they urge more qualitative research in this area and note «in order to reduce perceived risk and encourage more cycling... reducing or calming existing motorised traffic must be explored first... lane width is the most significant variable to achieve a sufficient vehicle passing distance... the provision of narrow (< 2 m) cycle lanes... may be insufficient... Reconsideration of the entire road design and further exploration of driver behavioural factors is required.»

Each car in the convoy would measure the distance, speed, and direction of the car in front of it, allowing the «driver» to nap, text, or read the paper without killing anyone.

For 36 months, scientists tracked 4175 yellow taxis and 12,525 blue taxis from the same Singapore - based fleet; they also used 3 months of data from more than 3000 drivers» GPS logs to rule out differences in driving speed, number of stops, and distance covered as confounding factors.

Fifty - seven centimeters is not a great distance, but the fog produced for the study is far denser than any that a human driver would have to contend with; in the real world, a typical fog might afford a visibility of about 30 to 50 meters.

«Our research points to the fact that changes in long - distance contact, socio - cultural interactions and population movements may be just as important, or more important, for innovation as environmental drivers,» says van Niekerk.

Drivers will use electrons from the tip of a scanning tunnelling microscope (STM) to help jolt their molecules along, typically by just 0.3 nano - metres each time — making 100 nanometres «a pretty long distance», notes physicist Leonhard Grill of the University of Graz, Austria, who co-leads a US — Austrian team in the race.

«Despite drivers perceiving they are following at a safe distance, our on - road data showed that in reality most don't leave the recommended two to three second gap,» he said.

I work as a long distance truck driver so spend most of my time driving around the UK so its hard to meet people who are in the same situation as me ie being poz and looking to meet people who are also poz and looking fro friendship and...

From what i can gather they are still suffering from clipping and draw distance problems and the physics models arent correct (many people feel like there on rails when driving) but on a plus note its still in alpha and they have just employed two ex racing drivers to work on the physics and tyre wear etc...... this game has potential indeed!

FHWA researchers have pioneered a variety of safety enhancements for America's roads — such as cutting - edge retroreflective laminates which make highway signs brighter and more visible from greater distances — to address the needs of older drivers, which range from declining vision to decreased flexibility and psychomotor performance, and changes in perceptual and cognitive performance.

He also mentioned that his brand's future diesel and hybrid models will be complimentary of each other and that his product portfolio will continue to cater to a variety of eco-conscious drivers, particularly those that drive long distances on open roads (ideal for diesel) or those commuting in congested urban streets (ideal for hybrid).

Adaptive cruise control will work at speeds from 20 to 85 mph, and drivers will have the ability to choose between four settings to regulate the distance between the Mini and the car in front.

Works like a charm and together with rear radar and surrounding sodar you have a car that can detect obstacles, read signs, see the road, partly drive by itself, keep cruise control distance, warn rear driver if they don't see you are at standstill in a queue (the car then flashes the lights to wake them up) and to protect you (if they still doesn't react and my car thinks this will not end well, it pretensions seat belts, apply full brake if you are at stand still, to prevent you from bouncing further, and precharge the airbag safety system - if nothing happens, it releases the belts and so on), and it can find parking spot that fits and help you park there and of course help you with obstacles around the car when parking by yourself.

As a plug - in hybrid the new electrified Countryman won't be an electric - only model, but will allow Mini drivers to travel an as - yet unspecified distance on electric power alone.

For gauging parallel parking, go practice one day, get yourself parked an acceptable distance from the curb (< 6»), then get in the drivers seat and sit in a natural position that you know you can repeat.

In a day when cars increasingly are saving drivers from themselves, the Kona Ultimate delivers as standard equipment life - saving technology such as blindspot crash warning with lane - change assist; rear cross-traffic crash warning; forward collision avoidance with pedestrian detection; lane - keep assist with driver - attention warning; and parking - distance warning while in reverse geaIn a day when cars increasingly are saving drivers from themselves, the Kona Ultimate delivers as standard equipment life - saving technology such as blindspot crash warning with lane - change assist; rear cross-traffic crash warning; forward collision avoidance with pedestrian detection; lane - keep assist with driver - attention warning; and parking - distance warning while in reverse geain reverse gear.

New drivers have an especially hard time judging the time and distance required to make maneuvers in traffic, so we went back to the parking lot and tried to get better at timing things and separating head turns from hand movements.

For example, studies indicate 70 % of drivers in Tokyo and London consider a range of 25 miles (40 km) per charge to be sufficient for daily commutes, whereas those in Los Angeles believe at least twice that distance is necessary.

Your sheer distance from the driver heightens the chauffeur - like experience, particularly when you're swaddled in the available semi-aniline leather and fine ash trim.

Prior to 2003, long - distance drivers would drive cross-country in 3 to 4 days and then, upon reaching the 60th or 70th hour on duty, would have to be off duty at the location where they reached that limit for 3 - 4 days before they were available to drive under the then - effective HOS rules.

While drivers may be more ready to go on road trips, the is not a substantial increase in overall driving distance, with only 13 percent of participants reporting driving more than they did when fuel was more expensive.

When another driver suddenly jumped into the narrow gap in front of me, the CT6 braked strongly but smoothly, keeping me a safe distance behind before accelerating back up to speed (for now, Super Cruise is just a tad slow on regaining the throttle, so other drivers are quick to pounce in front before you're back to cruising speed — but it's a minor issue).

The driver exits the vehicle and uses a smartphone or tablet computer, linked to the Land Rover's built - in wireless network, to drive it slowly over short distances.

Shift paddles behind the steering wheel let the driver pick ratios in the dual - clutch gearbox, while split - level transparent display panels position useful information at a suitable distance from the driver.

In this features - galore mile - eater, the driver is constantly tailed by a battalion of electronic helpers that know how and when to stay in the lane, keep the correct distance, decelerate in an emergency, pull at the steering wheel if need be, and park the car automaticallIn this features - galore mile - eater, the driver is constantly tailed by a battalion of electronic helpers that know how and when to stay in the lane, keep the correct distance, decelerate in an emergency, pull at the steering wheel if need be, and park the car automaticallin the lane, keep the correct distance, decelerate in an emergency, pull at the steering wheel if need be, and park the car automaticallin an emergency, pull at the steering wheel if need be, and park the car automatically.

That number will depend very much on where the car is used and how often its driver charges the battery pack (city - only drivers could potentially use very little fuel at all, long - distance owners won't see much benefit from petrol - only running) but it finally gives BMW a competitor in the increasing plug - in luxury market: Porsche and Mercedes - Benz already sell short - range plug - in hybrid luxury saloons.

On highways, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control10 functions similar to conventional «constant speed» cruise control in that it helps vehicles travel at a consistent speed set by the driver, but this system adds a vehicle - to - vehicle distance control mode which assists the driver by adjusting vehicle speed (within a set range) to help maintain a pre-set distance to a preceding vehicle when the preceding vehicle is traveling at a lower speed.

The system represents a significant contribution to driver confidence, as adequate tire pressure plays an important role in a vehicle's ability to grip the road and come to a stop within a reasonable distance.

Once a vehicle speed is set by the driver, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control10 uses a front - grill mounted millimeter - wave radar and an in - vehicle camera to detect a preceding vehicle and help determine its distance.

On top of high passive safety levels — thanks in part to a passenger cell made from high - and ultra-high strength steels — active safety features include the Automatic Post-Collision Braking system, which automatically applies the vehicle brakes after an accident to reduce the chances of a second impact; the pre-crash system, which tensions seatbelts and closes windows and the sunroof if an accident is likely to improve the effectiveness of the airbags; Front Assist, which warns the driver in the event of coming too close to the vehicle in front, can prime the brakes, and operates at speeds of up to 99 mph; City Emergency Braking, which can automatically brake the vehicle at speeds below 18 mph; Automatic Distance Control, a radar - operated cruise control that maintains a set distance from the vehicle in front; and seven airbags as standard, including one for the driver's knees.

This available feature automatically maintains a driver - selected distance from the vehicle in front of you — even during slowing traffic.

The system will then respond to changes in the speed of the vehicle ahead in order to help maintain the vehicle - to - vehicle distance set by the driver.

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