Sentences with phrase «of snow covered the roads»

The day they unpacked the Discovery Sport for their departure, a fresh layer of snow covered the roads, setting the tone for the adventures to come.

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On the day of my outing with Adamson, he drove me up into the mountains outside Boulder, switched his Toyota 4 - Runner into all - wheel drive, and then rumbled down a dirt road half covered in snow until we couldn't go any farther.

I don't miss the icy roads, shoveling snow, or coming up with creative ways to cover every inch of skin before going outside.

Even if most Chicago egg hunts take place in a field of mud with a cold breeze, at least it isn't dark and everything isn't covered in black snow and road salt.

In addition to the snow covered roads, residents had to deal with their trash piling up on their curbs since garbage pickup was suspended all of last week.

Meanwhile, Interstate 86 is closed from the Pennsylvania state line to Bemus Point in both directions because of bad weather conditions and car crashes, as snow - covered roads continue to create perilous conditions for drivers throughout the region.

Interstate 86 was closed from the Pennsylvania state line to Bemus Point in both directions because of bad weather conditions and car crashes, as snow - covered roads continue to create perilous conditions for drivers throughout the region.

«Days after the storm ended our main roads are covered in snow and our side streets are a maze of ice, towering drifts and abandoned cars.

Heavy, wet snow and blustery winds brought down trees and power lines overnight and have left roads all over the Buffalo Niagara region covered in a foot or more of snow.

Martti, the robot car developed by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, is the first automated car to have driven fully autonomously on a real snow - covered road.

Two days earlier, 8,000 protesters joined a celebrity - led Women's March to oppose the incoming administration of President Trump, marching and chanting down the same snow - covered roads.

This is the diary of a man who, early Monday morning, journeyed onto snow - covered roads in a 420 - hp, rear - wheel - drive 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport in hopes of assisting these beleaguered drivers.

It could rival Google's autonomous car - testing efforts in Silicon Valley and adds the element of ice - and snow - covered roads, which semi-automated cars can't handle very well so far.

I had it the day after our first winter snowstorm, when the roads were snow - and ice - covered, and I never felt even he slightest hint of a loss of traction.

The new Outback has quality interior materials, plenty of storage, and powers through snow - covered roads like nothing else on the market.

The next morning, a few inches of fresh snow covers the roads.

While I was crammed into Krolikowski's noisy, gutted race car, rally organizers and drivers were chuckling at the sight of our convertibles sitting on the side of a snow - covered road with their tops down.

Thankfully, our Juke remains right - side up for the remainder of the night, and the next morning we can escape to the snow - covered back roads for some driving fun.

Of course this is all probably of less import on the high - speed, paved corners of Big Willow than the snow - covered roads of Sweden above the Arctic Circle, where the Golf R was introduced to the European media this past winteOf course this is all probably of less import on the high - speed, paved corners of Big Willow than the snow - covered roads of Sweden above the Arctic Circle, where the Golf R was introduced to the European media this past winteof less import on the high - speed, paved corners of Big Willow than the snow - covered roads of Sweden above the Arctic Circle, where the Golf R was introduced to the European media this past winteof Big Willow than the snow - covered roads of Sweden above the Arctic Circle, where the Golf R was introduced to the European media this past winteof Sweden above the Arctic Circle, where the Golf R was introduced to the European media this past winter.

And as much as I'm not personally a fan of this Nissan, it's still the car I'd choose if you asked me to set a record around a track in the dry, on a curvy road in the rain, or on a snow - covered rally stage.

We drove the car for a short time on snow covered roads, so even on suitable tyres it's no surprise the Aston struggled to put it's power down, with only very progressive applications of the throttle avoiding the interference of traction control.

The kids and I watched with fascination as a series of crusty professionals did everything right while negotiating steep, snow - covered roads — smooth, steady, and alert.

Constructed with an advanced silica compound, the tread pattern provides excellent levels of grip and a good braking performance on ice and snow covered roads surfaces.

I've got thousands of miles of snow - covered mountain road sideways shenanigans under my belt, and yet I still walked away with refined car control skills and an enhanced appreciation for being tidy through corners.

During the winter I had to leave the vehicle in the garage during any covering of snow or frost as it was undriveable on the roads.

With its roads and freeways as the foundation of driving adventures encompassing sunny surf - side beaches, rugged snow - covered mountains, starkly beautiful deserts and a wide variety of other destinations, Kia Motors America (KMA) chose Los Angeles for the North American debut of the all - new 2016 Sorento CUV.

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Once on a very narrow snow covered road after bad storm there wasn't enough room for an oncoming car to pass... I pulled into the «bank» on the side of the road with the hope «we can do this»... and other car passed and I «plowed» through!!

Maybe your typical off - road adventures consist of a rough trail on the way to a favorite fishing hole or a spring across a snow - covered field rather than the kind of rock - climbing shenanigans that would require the purchase of a special edition vehicle.

Continental is developing a new system called Road Condition Observer that uses vehicle sensors and cloud data to classify a road surface as dry, wet, covered with snow or icy and to assess the grip of the road surfRoad Condition Observer that uses vehicle sensors and cloud data to classify a road surface as dry, wet, covered with snow or icy and to assess the grip of the road surfroad surface as dry, wet, covered with snow or icy and to assess the grip of the road surfroad surface.

The roads were covered in a combination of compacted and mushy snow a few inches thick.

The sub-zero temperatures and snow - covered roads meant we'd have struggled to deploy 34bhp, and even with four - wheel drive and a set of winter boots, the Macan couldn't begin to show off its newfound oomph or cornering aplomb.

Many SUVs have grown into giant luxury barges incapable of tackling little more than snow - covered pavement, which is why off - road devotees and weekend warriors love the 2009 Nissan Xterra.

The ESC system on the new Ram ProMaster City is a four - channel (independent control to all four corners of the vehicle) active handling system that links the vehicle's dynamic control systems to assist the driver in maintaining control under demanding or adverse conditions such as wet, snow - covered or icy roads, tight turns and evasive maneuvers.

Still in the intensive testing stage, the prototype of the coupe runs the snow - covered Austrian roads.

The front - wheel - drive Sonic subcompact really loves to hustle, be it on a twisting canyon road, a long stretch of highway or a snow - covered side street.

Toyota Kicks Up More Dust with the Debut of the Newest Tacoma TRD Pro Off - Road Pickup CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2016 — Whether tackling treacherous snow - covered terrain, driving off the beaten path, or surviving extreme conditions where roads fear to tread, the adrenaline - pumping TRD Pro Series from Toyota is up for any challenge.

The 429 - horsepower V8 is more than up to the task of moving the Equus, but its rear - drive setup isn't optimal for slick or snow - covered roads.

For example, if the road is covered with loose gravel, or fresh snow, the locked wheels of a non-ABS-equipped car build up a wedge of gravel or snow, which can help shorten the braking distance.

The video shows the future car still covered in a thick layer of camouflage, defying the snow - covered road and eventually braving layer after layer of snow covering its radiator grille, hood and windshield.

Of course, it won't handle a serious off - road chore, but hardly anybody uses a sport utility for anything more than a snow - covered road.

With its roads and freeways as the foundation of driving adventures encompassing sunny surf - side beaches, rugged snow - covered mountains, starkly beautiful deserts and...

Both Turbo models at least have the benefit of standard all - wheel - drive, to cope with those snow - covered roads.

Certain RV roadside assistance policies also cover a lockout or entrapment in snow, mud, sand, or water if you're within 100 feet of the road.

However, my fear of driving on snow - covered roads has put that to a stop many times over the past month and a half.

However, my fear of driving on snow - covered roads has put that to -LSB-...]

To get there, most people fly like we did, to the oil - rich plains of Calgary, Alberta, rent a four - wheel - drive vehicle, then drive three hours due west through the Rocky Mountains on what is probably one of the most scenic stretches of road in the world through Banff National Park (itself home to several of the most famous ski resorts in Canada), where you are quickly enveloped by snow - covered peaks on either side of you.

Sand dunes and hills • Shoot interesting rock sculptures • Trees in a field • Snow - capped mountains • Creeks or brooks • Covered bridges • Freeway rush - hour traffic • Fields of flowers • A unique - looking plant, such as a desert cactus • Look for long, winding roads.

Cloudy Highland is a dull and very grey stage, with a long winding road and low clouds; Industrial Complex is a fascinating maze of pipes, cranes and scaffolding underneath a brown sky; Snow Mountain is an awesomely large mountain covered in - erm, snow, with a few aqueducts and tunnels - while Ghost Forest is a stage we didn't get to Snow Mountain is an awesomely large mountain covered in - erm, snow, with a few aqueducts and tunnels - while Ghost Forest is a stage we didn't get to snow, with a few aqueducts and tunnels - while Ghost Forest is a stage we didn't get to see.

(Note, you could always go into the business of mixing Coal Ash waste sand / gravel and sodium chloride and spread that on snow covered concrete roads during winter and possibly spreading aluminum sulfate or gypsum on asphalt roads in summer... (Chalk or marl might not be the best choice as the IR acceptance may be too high)-RRB-