The Liftback comes with seven airbags, traction control
for slippery conditions, and of course, ABS.
Weather mode is optimized
for slippery conditions, while Mud / Sand mode puts the truck into 4 - wheel - drive High and locks the rear differential.
Not exact matches
It was typical Schumacher - not just
for his excellent car control on the wrong tyres in
slippery conditions, but
for the controversy surrounding his defensive driving.
Even a camel can't match this trick
for surviving extreme drought: The nematode Aphelenchus avenae can lose nearly all its body water, then recover to its
slippery self years later when
conditions moisten.
Accurate forecasts
for road surface temperatures are important as, when it is possible to anticipate the freezing of the road surface, roads can be salted in time and motorists warned about the
slippery conditions.
Firestone says the reason
for the tyre's talent in
slippery conditions relates to its tread pattern, with specialised sipes used to bite into frost and snow, and grooves - effective at displacing a claimed 32 litres of water at 62mph - exhibiting a clear winter - bias.
All you really need worry about is which of the five available settings to twist the little red knob to: the low - traction one in
slippery conditions; Sport
for everyday driving; and Race when you're feeling a bit randy.
The engineers have programmed it
for slippery or snow - covered road
conditions, and so, it is denoted by a snowflake symbol.
Even switching on the windscreen wipers will subtly adjust the set - up as it primes itself
for wet and
slippery conditions.
You don't have to get the rugged Octavia Scout to enjoy four - wheel drive; it's available with the 2.0 - litre diesel in 148 and 182bhp guises and can certainly add extra capability
for driving in wintry
conditions or along a
slippery track.
During the winter months xDrive will help you conquer snow, slush, and
slippery road
conditions, but it is also perfectly suited
for travel on gravel roads and cottage trails.
There are three settings: 2WD
for normal daily driving, 4WD Auto
for enhanced traction and stability, and 4WD lock
for slippery, snowy
conditions.
Four - wheel - drive models have the benefit of 4x4 selection on the move
for added security in
slippery conditions, and hill start assist and descent control is standard on all cars as well.
It provides power to the front wheels as needed to provide traction in
slippery conditions and improved handling
for a variety of difficult road
conditions.
Sport Mode adjusts throttle and steering response
for a more involving drive, Winter Mode is designed to dampen acceleration to achieve more gradual traction in
slippery conditions.
Quebec's
slippery winter roads are an excellent test
for it, so I headed out in a new Genesis to see what could happen in the most challenging of
conditions.
The fact that the system can seamlessly and quickly switch between 2WD and 4WD makes me recommend it
for other markets where
slippery road
conditions necessitate 4WD.
The BMW's rear - biased AWD system allows
for balanced handing in either dry or
slippery road
conditions, but the small wagon / hatch still rolls little in corners.
Consumers should only pay extra
for AWD if they regularly drive in snow or otherwise
slippery conditions.
The best way to equip a car
for driving in
slippery conditions is also the most cost - effective.
The AWD system is notable
for its various driver - selectable configurations, including a 4WD Lock mode
for maximum traction in
slippery conditions.
The Highlander's full - time 4WD system is not designed
for real off - roading, but is very helpful in
slippery conditions.
Case in point, the standard Electronic Stability Program which is made
for maximum effectiveness in corners and
slippery conditions.
This rear - wheel drive machine is one of the best on the road
for conquering the
slippery conditions that come when winter arrives.
This provides
for a high level of traction on
slippery surfaces, on roads which are icy on one side or in continually changing
conditions.
Having standard - fit all - wheel drive on Mitsubishi Lancers with the 2.4 - liter engine (2.0 - liter models only come with front - wheel drive) also means there's good amounts of traction on
slippery road surfaces and in snowy
conditions — on top of being a relative novelty at this price point (the only all - wheel drive alternative, the Subaru Impreza, is nearly $ 2,000 more expensive to buy than a like -
for - like Mitsubishi Lancer).
A limited - slip center differential on the all - wheel drive model helps to generate excellent traction that is useful in wet and
slippery conditions, but which isn't intended to serve as a platform
for off - road adventures.
For 2016, the Subaru WRX is one of the fastest cars under $ 30k that offers standard all - wheel drive, and the brand's system is not only excellent at dealing with
slippery road
conditions but also adept at putting down the 268 horsepower and 258 lb - ft of torque produced by the WRX's 2.0 - liter, turbocharged 4 - cylinder engine.
All - wheel drive is best
for people who have to drive a lot in
slippery conditions or loose terrain; it can give you extra grip and help keep you from getting stuck in deeper snow, sand, or mud.
«Now we are widening the range by making the AWD system available together with the six - cylinder 3.2 litre petrol engine too, a combination with the potential
for high - class driving pleasure and hard to beat get - you - there ability when
conditions get
slippery underfoot.»
These fixes then allow
for accurate and safe alignment settings to be maintained even with cargo loaded, resulting in no rear steer in
slippery conditions.
For extremely
slippery condition, there is a «VTM - 4 Lock» mode, activated by a button on the instrument panel that effectively locks the rear differential to improve traction.
Also, an electronically controlled rear differential can send up to 100 % of available power to either rear wheel
for better traction in
slippery conditions.
Out back
for the «all weather drive» model is an additional 50 - kw motor that helps in
slippery conditions and adds to the acceleration.
Subaru's X-mode fine tunes the engine, transmission, torque split, and braking
for slippery or off - road
conditions.
The
slippery conditions pretty much mitigated the Jaguar's approximately 100 - horsepower advantage over the German coupe, but even with a light foot and more than a few extra pounds to carry around every bend, the big Jaguar was able to hang fairly close to the rear bumper of the car that is easily the gold standard
for vehicle handling.
Remember that even the best cars can only do so much, and that tires and driving appropriately
for the weather
conditions are the most important factors when it comes to staying safe in
slippery situations.
If you require all - wheel drive
for better grip in
slippery conditions, turn your attention to a Subaru Impreza or Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
Dynamic mode modified transmission shift points while illuminating the Virtual instruments in red and Rain / Snow / Ice mode,
for more
slippery conditions, provides more progressive throttle control.
It also offers the G80 locking rear differential,
for sure - footed traction in
slippery conditions and when trailering.
Although the Forester's AWD system is not designed
for rock climbing, it works well on
slippery roads or in moderate off - road
conditions.
Canyon V - 6 models offer a segment - leading maximum trailering rating of 7,000 pounds, as well as the G80 locking rear differential,
for sure - footed traction in
slippery conditions and when trailering.
It can change the amount of power allowed when driving on ice or other road
conditions, as well as the speed of the car,
for a next - generation four - wheel - drive system that delivers stable driving on
slippery roads and when cornering.
MDX comes standard with an electronically controlled all - wheel - drive system that is better suited
for slippery winter
conditions than
for tackling the Rubicon.
All - wheel drive is especially helpful when driving on
slippery road
conditions, particularly on icy winter days in Freehold, Englishtown, Manalapan, or Marlboro, but you'll still want to save money at the pump by opting
for a car that has reasonable fuel efficiency.
Accurate forecasts
for road surface temperatures are important as, when it is possible to anticipate the freezing of the road surface, roads can be salted in time and motorists warned about the
slippery conditions.
Jackknifing,
for instance, comes from the difficulty of stopping so much weight, and this can happen under
slippery conditions or sudden braking.
• Avoid using cruise control in
slippery conditions: cruise control can be useful
for long trips.
Through thorough investigation, we were able to determine that the
condition had existed
for several days, the property owner and maintenance personnel had been informed of the
condition and failed to either remedy the
slippery surface or adequately warn pedestrians of the danger.
Motorists who are driving this morning are encouraged to take extra time to reach their destination and to be prepared
for slippery, icy
conditions on the roads.