Sentences with phrase «shorten braking distances»

And, in a statement the Ministry of Finance says, «Winter tires that are in good condition can shorten braking distances by as much as 25 per cent.»

A more performance - oriented tire would probably raise the understeer threshold — all models are shod with all - season rubber — and also shorten braking distances.

Elsewhere, there's dual - clutch torque vectoring, optional four - wheel drive, Chassis Domain Control and an Integrated Brake System that ropes in stability control to improve response and shorten braking distances.

The Brake Assist system recognizes emergency or heavy braking situations and almost instantly applies full braking force when appropriate to help shorten braking distance.

At that point, the brake system modulator pump increases braking pressure while the pedal is still being pressed to ensure maximum stopping force, an action that can help shorten braking distance.

Its position varies to optimise efficiency, increase downforce on the rear axle and, in the airbrake position, shorten the braking distance.

At that point, the VSA modulator pump increases braking pressure while the pedal is still being pressed to ensure maximum stopping force, an action that can help shorten braking distance.

The Brake Assist system recognizes emergency braking situations and almost instantly applies full braking force when appropriate to help shorten braking distance.

Brake Assist A function of the VSA system, Brake Assist recognizes emergency or hard braking situations and almost instantly applies added braking force to ensure maximum stopping force, an action that can help shorten braking distance.

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.

Optimisations to ASR and ABS result in improved traction while shortening the braking distances.

It increases downforce on the rear axle and even serves as an airbrake to shorten the braking distance from higher speeds.

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Other tweaks for the Ferrari F12tdf include «Extreme Design» one - piece brakes derived from those on the LaFerrari that shorten stopping distances, new carbon - fiber door panels for the cabin, Alcantara interior trim, and the removal of the car's glovebox, presumably for weight - reduction reasons.

Under heavy braking, the box shifts down two gears to increase engine braking and shorten stopping distances.

Daytime running lights make motorcycles more visible to other drivers, and improved brake systems can shorten stopping distances.

Other standard safety features on the vehicle include traction control to maximize tire grip with the road, electronic vehicle stability and roll mitigation for maintaining the intended driving path even during sudden maneuvers, high - beam daytime running lights to increase conspicuity, trailer sway damping for greater control of whatever you are pulling behind you, four - wheel disc brakes for shortening stopping distance, and an anti-lock braking system for preventing the wheels from locking up during hard stops.

The brake pre-loading function, in turn, develops higher pressure within the brake system immediately when the driver takes his foot abruptly off the gas pedal and therefore helps to shorten the stopping distance required under application of the brakes.

Other new tech includes stop - start technology; and a redesigned brake system that shortens stopping distance and improves pedal feel while increasing rotor and lining life.

The Hydraulic Brake Assistance system increases brake circuit pressure under emergency braking situations to shorten stopping distances.

An antilock brake system (ABS) shortens stopping distances on wet or slippery surfaces.