Sentences with phrase «front of the driver which»

One particularly attractive feature is a screen in front of the driver which changes its display depending on whether you've selected sport or comfort driving modes.

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But, in other respects the T2 was anything but derivative: it was among the first vehicles in which the driver sat ahead of the front axle, a means of maximizing interior space.

Instead, it'll be open all the time, and when a driver gets within one second of another car, the DRS of the car in front will automatically close until the next braking zone, at which point it'll open up again.

My husband yesterday skidded with our car at a speed of 60 - 70 km / h (38 - 45 mph), spun around and hit the front wheels in the snow which led to the car flying through the air landing on drivers side at a ditch on the side of the road.

Some convertible car seats will take up a lot of space back - to - front when installed at this angle, which may force the car's driver or passengers to pull up their seats uncomfortably; there may not even be enough room for drivers / passengers with the seat installed at the correct angle.

For example, if you deal with bus discipline, it does not take long to realize that some of the drivers lack the skills to effectively manage students (which, by the way, is much harder to do while driving a bus with 66 students behind you than it is while teaching with 25 students in front of you).

My test car also boasted the 3LT preferred equipment group ($ 9,745), which adds a long list of luxuries and conveniences — among them, Napa leather seat inserts, heated and ventilated seats, premium surround - sound audio, a color head - up display, front curb - view cameras, and Chevy's cool performance data and video recorder with navigation, which allows the driver to capture track laps in fascinating detail, then replay it all on the nav screen later.

A useful heads - up display for instrument functions has been introduced for the new Mazda 3, which are projected on a tiny glass plate that rises up from behind the dashboard in front of the driver.

For up to 15 seconds, the front brakes will bite down with 80 bar of pressure, which roughly converts to 1,160 psi, as the driver flattens the accelerator and roasts the rears.

Or that the tiny front - quarter windows and the character line in the profile are designed to channel wind to the driver's and passenger's chests and shoulders, which Mazda says is a good, pleasant kind of wind.

Diamond - quilted upholstery, matte wood, and aluminum trim dress up the interior, which has a large widescreen infotainment display at the center of the dashboard and fully - digital instruments in front of the driver.

Other new tech carried over from standard car includes Adaptive Front Lighting — which constantly adjusts to maximise visibility whilst minimising glare to drivers ahead — and Cross Traffic Alert, which warns the driver of potential impacts when reversing towards obstacles approaching from the side.

During this stringent front - overlap test, the IIHS found that the 2016 Kia Sorento had minimal intrusion into the driver's space, and significantly improved control of the dummy's motion compared with the 2014 - 2015 Kia Sorento, which received «Poor» ratings for the small overlap front crash test.

We also like the clever, Audi - inspired way in which the climate control's temperature adjustments for both driver and front passenger are integrated into the outer rings of the Camaro's central air vents.

Boiled down to English, the buttons control three systems that use a front - mounted laser sensor: Intelligent Cruise Control, which now can bring the vehicle to a complete stop; Distance Control Assist, which applies the brakes automatically, making low - speed traffic conditions a one - pedal operation; and Intelligent Brake Assist, which beeps at the driver and then automatically applies the brakes to lessen the severity of an impact.

Would also be nicer if the backup camera (which should come standard on all SUV's and pickups for safety purposes) and stereo controls on the steering wheel and alarm system came standard on the base models for people that can do without the added cost of a dual moonroof and driver / front passenger power seats on SV and higher trim levels.

The one in front of the driver houses the digital speedometer, the charge and range indicators, and the so - called dragonfly readout, which is an analog eco-meter.

Clever shaping of the dashboard and footwell lets the front passenger sit further forward than the driver, which means there's space for an adult to sit behind.

The real kicker is the AcuraWatch suite of active safety and driver assistance tech, which comes standard on every 2017 Acura MDX, including front - wheel - drive versions.

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 kFront 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 kfront, 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 kfront; and seven airbags as standard, including one for the driver's knees.

The new 911 models offer advanced airbag technology in the form of full - size driver and front passenger airbags, which are inflated in two stages depending on the severity and type of accident.

Other options of interest are the Multicontour Seats, which gently massage the backs of front - seat passengers, helping to prevent fatigue and the available Lane - Keeping System that helps warn the driver when he or she is leaving visible lane markings.;

This front grille is flanked by broad headlamps, which have been fitted with high intensity Smokey head lights that are extremely radiant, which helps the driver to get a clear view of the surroundings and the roads in the dark.

The front body colored bumper has been fitted with a couple of brilliant round shaped fog lamps, which add to the improved visibility of the driver.

Our car came equipped with the optional head - up display, which projects vehicle speed on the windshield in front of the driver.

These features include paddle shift gears for added comfort, rear parking sensors for making the parking simpler of this exquisite sedan, a cruise control features that gives the driver some time to relax while going for longer drives, a power steering for easy maneuvering of this sedan which also has mounted control buttons for enhanced comfort of the driver and a powerful and efficient automatic air conditioner with heater and ventilation that has silver finish on the vents and cools the entire cabin very quickly, a sliding front arm rest with storage and a USB interface to further augment the comfort quotient of the front passengers, a rear center armrest that further adds to the lavishness along with music system controls and a single cup holder that also has a lid, which saves anything from spilling into the car.

Things get a bit more luxurious with the Prius V Four starting at a MSRP * of $ 29,695 which includes features like SofTex trimmed seats with heated front seats and 8 - way power adjustable drivers seat.

So far, only a handful of vehicles have passed the test in which 25 percent of a car's front end on the driver side strikes a 5 - foot - tall barrier at 40 mph.

The ratings bring to 16 the number of small SUVs the Institute has evaluated in the passenger - side small overlap front test, which was introduced in 2017 to encourage manufacturers to offer the same level of protection for front - seat passengers as drivers in this type of crash.

Yes, there are still the trademark dash area toggle switches, but the massive circular display screen no longer houses the speedometer (which is now right in front of the driver where it should be); it serves to illustrate various settings such as the rear parking sensor and the navigation screen.

The 2016 Forte Koup rides on a MacPherson strut front suspension, and FlexSteer ®, standard on the EX trim, puts the driver in control with settings for Comfort, Normal and Sport, which vary steering effort at the touch of a steering wheel - mounted button1.

One of the Mercedes» options is a large sheet of glass on the dashboard, which stretches from in front of the driver to the centre console.

The concept car also demonstrates advanced head - up display or augmented reality technology, which covers much of the inside of the windscreen with computer graphics to display advanced navigation, safety aids and other alerts right in front of the driver's eyes — without obscuring the view of the road.

That minority of drivers investing in the Performance Package for off - track use should also consider upgrading to the AWD model, which provides a 50/50 front - to - rear power split and adds a viscous, limited - slip, center - differential transfer torque to those wheels with the most grip when driving in off - road situations.

When it's time to play, you'll want a seat in one of the front sport buckets, which hold driver and passenger in place without squeezing too tight.

One other key factor for us is that the visibility out the front of the Outlander is much better than the Disco Sport, because you can see where the bonnet ends, the Land Rover's just falls away from sight from the drivers seat which makes it a bit more awkward to judge very narrow lanes where you have to get tight over to pass other vehicles.

Mazda active driving display is also standard on the Grand Touring model, which places important information such as vehicle speed and navigation prompts directly in front of the driver to limit taking eyes off the road ahead.

Side evaluation must be GOOD, based on performance in test in which driver side is struck by barrier representing front of SUV or pickup truck

As a segment first, the Accent offers Autonomous Emergency Braking, which utilizes a front forward - facing radar to detect a vehicle and warn the driver of a potential collision.

An optional head - up display, which projects vehicle speed onto the windshield in front of the driver.

I bought a $ 21,000 «stripper» - which still has, standard: a 173 hp engine (shared with Hyundai and Mitsubishi - buy one of their comparable vehicles and get the same motor), 4 - speed OD automatic transmission, traction control, a six - speaker touchscreen audio system I can plug a USB drive into and «have my own radio station», dual - zone air conditioning, front and rear stabilizer bars, better interior lighting, automatic headlights, daylight running lights, and a nicely (manually) adjustable driver's seat.

Oddly enough, the car dashboard is not directly in front of the driver's seat and the steering wheel but is in between the front passenger's seat and the driver's seat, which does take a bit of getting used to when you are used to driving cars which has the dashboard right in front of you in the driver's seat.

That safety package includes a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection to alert drivers of a possible crash and can begin automatic braking if necessary; Lane Departure Alert with a vibrating steering wheel warning; Intelligent High - Beam headlamps, and All - Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, which uses radar and a front camera to maintain a set distance from the car ahead.

The Saab and Volvo earn the top rating of good for protection in front, side, and rear crashes, and both models include standard electronic stability control (ESC), which research shows can help drivers avoid crashes.

The 2015 Volkswagen Passat will feature a range of safety equipment on board which includes Side Assist with Rear Traffic Alert; Traffic Jam Assist which is for making stop - and - go driving more comfortable; Emergency Assist, which can potentially halt a vehicle when the driver is incapacitated; and the latest Front Assist system with City Emergency Braking, which optionally combines both radar and camera sensors to add pedestrian detection.

Toyota had showcased two variants of the Yaris at the Delhi Auto Expo 2018 in February - V and VX, both of which are loaded with some segment - first features such as tyre pressure monitoring system, front & rear parking sensors, 8 - way adjustable driver's seat, roof - mounted rear AC vents, all four disc brakes and 7 airbags.

It makes 252 hp and 270 lb - ft of torque, which is nearly the maximum you can put in a front driver without making serious compromises.

The pre-sense front feature, which is a driver assistance technology that helps prevent front end crashes, is a part of the model's optional Advanced Technology Package, which also includes Audi active lane assist and Audi adaptive cruise control with stop and go.

PREDICTIVE FORWARD - COLLISION WARNING While many cars offer collision warning and intervention systems, the 2017 Infiniti QX60's system has the ability to look at the car beyond the one in front of you, thus anticipating situations in which the driver directly ahead will likely respond.

In addition to this, Caddy customers can specify Adaptive Cruise Control, which maintains a set speed and a set distance to the car in front, Light Assist, which dips the main beam to avoid dazzling drivers of oncoming traffic, and Driver Alert, which detects changes in driving style that could indicate tiredness and sounds a warning.