Sentences with phrase «reducing vehicle speed»

First of all, reducing vehicle speed below the posted limit is the best way to avoid an accident during severe weather.

Driver is provided a warning, then if driver does not respond the system can brake to reduce vehicle speed as needed in an effort to avoid collision.

While this system reduces vehicle speed, there are systems like the radar - based magic carpet ride in the Mercedes - Benz S - Class, which alter the damping in the suspension to iron out road imperfections.

An autobrake system may not always prevent a crash but may reduce vehicle speed, mitigating the severity of the crash.

If the speed is too great for engine torque reduction to control the vehicle, automatic braking intervenes to reduce the vehicle speed, with braking pressure applied according to the severity of the situation.

It can help drivers maintain control during emergency maneuvers when their vehicles otherwise might spin out, or reduce vehicle speed to prevent running off the outside of a curve.

The PCS included with the TSS - P package may operate automated brake for potential collisions with a pedestrian when vehicle speeds are between 7 - 50 mph, and may reduce vehicle speed by up to 19 mph.

This means that ARP brake intervention is diminished accordingly at reduced vehicle speed or steering angle speeds.

Curve control senses when a vehicle is entering a curve too quickly, and can apply four - wheel smart braking to reduce vehicle speed by up to 10 mph in approximately one second and help drivers follow their intended path.

If the system determines that a collision is imminent, it applies the brakes to help reduce vehicle speed and eventual collision forces.

If the situation is not resolved, CMBS can apply different levels of automatic braking action to help reduce vehicle speed and eventual collision forces, and therefore to help reduce the severity of a collision if the driver does not take corrective action on their own.

To keep construction workers and surrounding vehicles safe, it's important that drivers reduce vehicle speed.

Not exact matches

That's greatly reduced the need for rolling cold calls, during which the rugged vehicles lumber across states at top speeds of 52 miles an hour.

• A 27 - year - old Homer Glen man was ticketed April 22 for DUI, disregarding a stop sign and failing to reduce speed to avoid a collision after he allegedly ran a stop sign at the intersection of 151st Street and Bell Road, lost control of his vehicle, flipped his vehicle and struck a pole.

• A 31 - year - old Palos Hills man was charged with DUI, improper stopping / standing and failure to reduce speed to avoid a collision after partially awaking from an alcohol - induced stupor and driving into the vehicle in front of him on the 9800 block of 159th Street on Dec. 23.

The 19 - year - old Orland Park male driving the other vehicle was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid a collision.

He was apprehended and charged April 22 with hit - and - run, driving without a license, failing to reduce speed to avoid a collision, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving without ever having been issued a license.

• A 28 - year - old Orland Park man was charged with DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid a collision, not carrying his driver's license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle after he drove into a front yard on the 14800 block of Westwood Drive, striking a roadside mail box, on Sept. 4.

The 33 - year - old Orland Park woman driving the other vehicle was charged with failing to reduce speed to avoid a collision.

• A 74 - year - old Orland Park man was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid a collision after he rear - ended another vehicle at the intersection of 143rd Street and Oak Trail on Aug. 21.

«Tanker drivers should ensure that speed limiters are fixed in their vehicles, at least it will caution them and reduce crashes as a result of speeding.

Also at noon, Sen. Jose Peralta and Assemblyman Michael Dendekker unveil legislation to crackdown on vehicle speeding intended to reduce traffic injuries and fatalities throughout New York City, Peralta's district office, 32 - 37 Junction Blvd., Queens.

The on topic Q&A included redesign plans for other streets, especially Queens Boulevard, why the administration attributes the reduction in pedestrian fatalities to Vision Zero and not to regular year - to - year variances, how the administration actually knows that driving speeds are reduced, why so few street redesign projects have been done on Staten Island, data for any changes in safety at this E.Tremont / Silver Street intersection, why Commissioner Bratton did not attend, why there are few speeding and failure to yield tickets issued in this (45th) precinct, the negative effect of speed bumps on emergency response vehicles, plans for marking and painting of roads, whether the mayor will seek additional red light camera authorizations from the state legislature, the paucity of criminal prosecutions against drivers who kill pedestrians and an estimate of money received from speed camera tickets.

«Distracted drivers on average reduced the speed of their vehicle faster and more abruptly than non-distracted drivers, exhibiting excess braking,» he said.

Universal adoption of the ISA speed warning system in Norway could reduce both the average speed of vehicles and their emissions, concludes a recent SINTEF report.

Other cost - effective changes cited in the report include massive boosts to energy efficiency in industry and home heating, and reducing transport emissions through more efficient vehicles, more compact cities and more high - speed rail to cut air miles.

Some other manufacturers have begun to include a compressed can of «tyre weld» or similar which attaches to the valve of a flat tyre and injects a sealant foam, again so the vehicle can be driven at a reduced road speed to a tyre bay for proper repair.

There is no need for a transmission with an electric vehicle (assuming that the speed and characteristics of the motor match the application — for applications where this isn't the case electric motors are often coupled with a gearbox to (usually) reduce the output speed of the motor to something usable) because an electric motor produces maximum torque at 0 RPM.

Be careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped with low profile tires.

Be careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped with low - profile tires.

Let's imagine you've selected a cruising speed but have begun to gain on the vehicle in front because it is driving more slowly — the system reduces the speed of your vehicle by restricting throttle or gently applying the brakes until your chosen distance from the vehicle in front is restored.

If the driver does not brake in a set time and the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision with another vehicle is extremely high, the system may automatically apply the brakes, reducing speed in order to help the driver reduce the impact and in certain cases avoid the collision (Refer to the Owner's Manual for additional information).

When the vehicle in front decelerates further, adaptive cruise control will continue to reduce your speed — even down to a Stop.

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 knees.

The spoiler lip on the boot lid, painted in the vehicle body colour, reduces lift at the rear axle and thereby increases driving stability at high speeds.

The low engine speeds in the higher gears reduce the noise level inside the vehicle.

When Equinox is traveling at low speeds and the system senses that a front - end collision with a detected vehicle is imminent, this available feature automatically applies the brakes to potentially help reduce the severity of impact.

Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go The 6 Series» available radar - based cruise control will detect a slower - moving vehicle ahead and reduce speed accordingly.

An optional lift system on the front axle lifts the front of the vehicle by 30 mm — up to a speed of approximately 50 km / h — thereby reducing the risk of hitting kerbs, ramps or garage entrances.

Some vehicle manufacturers now offer autonomous emergency braking systems which can bring the car to a safe halt before a cyclist is struck, or at least reduce the speed of the collision.

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The 2018 Discovery now features the company's Emergency Braking system with pedestrian detection as standard.5 Previously only available as a standalone option, the new standard feature is designed to detect adult or child pedestrians, as well as other vehicles in the road and provide assistance in reducing the braking distance at speeds up to 37 mph.

The vehicle speed is thus already significantly reduced.

If you have selected a certain speed and are approaching a vehicle ahead that is driving slower, the system reduces your speed through reducing fuel supply or gentle braking, and does so until your previously set distance has been reached.

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.

The adaptive brake boosting effect and activation of Pre-Safe ® take place when the driver applies the brake, and if the driver fails to respond autonomous braking will be activated at speeds up to 62 mph to reduce the severity of a collision with slower or stopping vehicles.

The TITAN half - ton also includes an Active Grille Shutter, which helps reduce drag by closing the grille opening behind the radiator when a large amount of airflow is not needed (based on coolant temperature, vehicle speed and air conditioning system pressure).

To help meet its goals of improving fuel efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions of its vehicles, Hyundai Motor Company has completed the development of an all - new 6 - speed automatic transaxle for transverse engine applications that it says will boost fuel economy by more than 12.2 %....

Both downsizing (reducing total engine displacement) and downspeeding (reducing engine speed through changes to the transmission and / or final drive ratio) are effective methods to meet vehicle power needs with reduced fuel consumption.

If the ACCS determines that a collision is imminent, vehicle speed will be reduced and an audio / visual warning issued.