Sentences with phrase «losing traction on»

As opinion polls reveal that global warming is losing traction on the public imagination, environmental pressure groups have been cranking the engine on this «other carbon dioxide problem».

Most drivers in the snowy Midwest have had more than one experience with the terrifying loss of control that can come from losing traction on slippery or snow - caked roads.

There also is a winter mode, which helps keep the wheels from losing traction on snowy roads.

«We're losing traction on the basics of instruction,» believes Fairfax County, Virginia, elementary principal Amy Goodloe, who recently met at NAESP with several of her colleagues to provide insights into the challenges and opportunities principals currently face.

«The problem was that at that time the PNC had lost traction on the ground.

Most drivers have zero experience with tires losing traction, so their response is to slam on the brakes, which is really bad when you lose traction on the rear tires in a FWD.

Of course, with the effects of El Nino giving us a relatively mild winter here in Michigan, we have at times been frustrated by the compromises the winter rubber's squishy treads afford on dry pavement: «Unfortunately the steering is a little squishy on these winter tires,» said daily news editor Eric Weiner, conceding that, «I have not for a moment lost traction on cold, wet roads so far this season.»

If one or more wheels loses traction on a slippery surface, the system applies brief pulses of brake pressure to the spinning wheels thus increasing torque to wheels with good grip.

The engine in the C36 is strong enough to make the rear wheels lose traction on dry pavement upon full acceleration.

Besides the unique Symmetrical All - Wheel Drive system, the all - new Subaru XV comes equipped with X-MODE that has been designed to increase drivability by optimising integrated control of the engine, All - Wheel Drive system and brakes to provide additional control when tires slip and lose traction on a slippery road surface, including when descending hills.

In bad weather, all - wheel - drive is like an insurance policy that ensures the vehicle won't lose traction on wet or snowy roads.

Hydroplaning is a driving condition wherein tires lose traction on a wet rood and float on a layer of water or slush.

Not exact matches

And the idea loses a bit of traction when it becomes clear that student performance on state tests is part of the merit pay equation.

On the rare occasion it does lose traction, it slides controllably.

There's no doubt that the GT2 loses ground to the 599 in those entry phases - it just doesn't have the same mechanical purchase on the surface — and, of course, its less linear power delivery makes holding a stable throttle position through the turn more difficult, but when you release the steering angle and squeeze the right pedal to the floor, the combination of twin turbochargers and rear - engine traction are imperious.

Only thing I've been able to come up with is that one tire might lose traction before the other leading to some type of unexpected loss of control, but the grip on these is so high already that I've never managed to skid or break traction in normal driving.

With traction control on or off, the big Pontiac lost less time in the wet than the Chrysler.

Thanks to 4MATIC Electronic Traction System (pioneered by Mercedes - Benz itself), if you start to lose control on the road your Mercedes vehicle has it covered.

This unique system is able to sense when specific tires lose traction and adjust its grip profile and driving style accordingly to improve the vehicle's grip on the road.

Full - time all - wheel drive, with a 50/50 static front / rear torque split, is standard, and the latest version of the Mercedes - Benz 4ETS traction - control system further improves traction by activating the brake on any wheel or when wheels lose traction, as determined by the ABS wheel sensors.

The Rover's locking diffs and electronic traction control (when we wanted it) lived up to billing also, keeping us moving on uneven stretches of loose dirt when one tire or another momentarily lost a grip.

In the LSS, the system works with the car's standard anti-lock brakes and the engine to prevent the front wheels from losing traction while accelerating on slippery roads.

When taking on the twisties, the XC90 comfortably holds its ground, and the traction is hardly lost.

Stab the pedal in first, second or third and keep a steady hand on the wheel, because traction will be lost.

The on - demand AWD system powers the front wheels until they begin to lose traction.

On snow, ice, and sand, rear - wheel drive loses its traction advantage to front or all - wheel - drive vehicles which have greater weight over the driven wheels.

Off - road Brake Traction Control maintains forward mobility during heavy articulation or on split - friction surfaces where one wheel loses tTraction Control maintains forward mobility during heavy articulation or on split - friction surfaces where one wheel loses tractiontraction.

Using data from a series of sensors, dynamic stability control applies brake force to wheels that it detects as having lost traction, while active roll mitigation senses when the Sport is heavier on one side than the other and uses corrective braking to prevent rollover.

I took the test car on a dirt road, stopped, floored the gas pedal and discovered that the tires would lose traction only for a split second or two.

Our test car came with an optional traction control system ($ 300) that prevents the front wheels from losing their grip on wet roads.

During the trip to Naples, I got caught in a rainstorm, and that uncovered what may be the Club Wagon's only bad habit: The rear wheels lose traction easily on slippery surfaces.

Traction control systems prevent the wheels from turning too quickly and losing grip under hard acceleration or on slippery roads.

On wet roads you especially have to go easy on the accelerator or else the wheels will lose tractioOn wet roads you especially have to go easy on the accelerator or else the wheels will lose tractioon the accelerator or else the wheels will lose traction.

However, on slippery roads the car must be driven with a light foot because the front tires can lose traction and send the car veering to the left or right.

How does the system perform: In on - road conditions the car will not be able to move if one front and both rear wheels lose traction altogether.

How does the system perform: When all differentials are unlocked, the car will not be able to move if one wheel (front or rear) loses traction (is on ice or raised in the air).

Another standard: a traction control system that uses the brakes and throttle to restore traction once the wheels lose their grip on slippery roads.

Another standard feature: a traction control system that uses the brakes and throttle to restore traction once the wheels lose their grip on slippery roads.

But a sharp turn at moderate speeds on wet pavement can cause the Eldorado's tires to lose traction.

On slippery surfaces the system can send almost all of the engine's power to the rear if the front axle loses traction.

Even when the accelerator is floored, it is not likely that enough power would get to the rear wheels to make them lose traction even on the most slippery roads.

Tread is also part of what prevents a vehicle from hydroplaning (aquaplaning), or losing traction when gravel is present on the road surface.

While looking good and acting good, the S60 still packs the safety features, including a stability and traction - control system to monitor wheel spin and apply the brakes to offending wheel or wheels to reduce the risk of losing traction; dual - stage (deployment speed based on impact speed) front and side air bags plus an inflatable side curtain that drops from the roof for head protection; whiplash protection driver / passenger seat to cushion the head in a rear impact; and daytime running lamps.

The warning indicator will come on if the car begins to lose traction and it seems to happen even if there is just a little bit of snow on the ground.

Traction control prevents the wheels from spinning and losing traction when you step on the acceTraction control prevents the wheels from spinning and losing traction when you step on the accetraction when you step on the accelerator.

Even before take - off, the control module receives information on throttle pedal position and engine speed and is able to transfer torque between the front and rear axle to prevent the car losing traction.

Not up to the task are the all - season tires, which squeal easily on corners and lose traction when the Prizm is moderately gunned away from a stop.

Even in everyday driving conditions, less power is sent to each individual wheel compared to a FWD or a part - time (on - demand) AWD system, so the wheels are less likely to slip and lose traction

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Your car can easily lose traction and spin out on even the smallest amount of snow.