Sentences with phrase «driver hits the gas»

During the confrontation, the SUV driver hit the gas and ran over a rider, trying to get away.

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Thousands of taxi drivers within the Tamale metropolis and some other parts of the Northern Region are crying over the shortage of Liquefied petroleum gas, LPG that has hit the metropolis and some parts of the region.

For example, can the same region store the meanings of red and green traffic lights — the memories that make a driver stop a car at a red light, then hit the gas pedal at a green light?

David Scarpa «s script hits at many moments but is constantly stopping in its tracks like a first - time driver that can't quite figure out how the gas pedal works.

The M - Class comes standard with a number of around - town driver - aid features, including downhill speed regulation and an adaptive brake system that automatically dries the rotors when driving in wet weather, assists on hills by holding the brakes for a few seconds, precharges to reduce reaction time when lifting quickly off of the accelerator, and uses a Brake - Hold feature that lets you relax your feet at long stoplights without worrying about the vehicle creeping forward until you hit the gas pedal.

Things I love: safety features (airbags all around, stability and traction control + the usual - ABS etc.), power (250 hp), transmission (smooth, gear stays on until red zone if you hit it), comfort (seats, rear A / C - heat fan, illuminated power switches, auto up / down window for driver & pass), optional features (front & REAR reading lights, huge trunk, good stereo), and highway gas mileage (28).

Some eco-friendly car owners believe that battery - electric drivers should get priority because they have to recharge to keep zipping down the road, while plug - in hybrids can also hit a gas station to refuel.

This motor adds up to an extra 130 pound - feet of torque that kicks in as soon as you hit the gas, which greatly improves towing from a standstill, and lets San Jose drivers tow up to an impress 12,750 pounds.

Conversely, hitting the ill - placed ECO button, partially hidden by the steering wheel, lights up a green ECO indicator in the speedometer and promptly neuters most of the fun, but it jacked the Hyundai's gas mileage up into the low 30s, perfect for trolling down the highway on the way to some twisty bits where drivers can push the Veloster's track - tight, overly - damped suspension.

A backing crash happens when a driver puts his vehicle in reverse and hits the gas pedal.