There's often a big difference in performance (distance between you and the vehicle) depending on
which side of the vehicle you approach.
Finally, the vehicle struck the right retaining wall with the rear driver
side of her vehicle for a fourth impact before coming to a rest.
Some systems need a line only on one
side of the vehicle while other systems rely on having a distinct marking on either side.
One of the disadvantages to sight is that it is difficult seeing from the
back sides of the vehicle due to the small windows in the back seating section of the vehicle.
However, in the event of a sufficient side impact that does not result in a rollover, only the airbags on the
impacted side of the vehicle will deploy.
There are also reported safety upgrades, including Honda's Lane Watch (the blind sport technology that uses a mirror - mounted camera to display a real - time image of the passenger -
side of the vehicle during intended lane changes) and active sound generation (to provide feedback to pedestrians when the car is operating in electric mode, and therefore with no audible engine note).
Elsewhere, a 360 - degree camera that can monitor all four
sides of the vehicle when parking or manoeuvering in tight confines is a standalone option ($ 590), as is a full - colour head - up display ($ 350) and an Active LED High Performance Lighting system ($ 350).
A styling appearance cue was adopted from the popular 1963 Buick Riviera, where the beltline arched up over the rear wheels, a modifiction of an older styling element called the «Sweepspear», with later vehicles installing a rub strip along the
entire side of the vehicle tapering down as it reached the rear bumper.
Another impressive feature was their multi-camera view that gave the driver view of the front, rear, and
sides of the vehicle making parking so much easier.
It is engineered to provide additional restraint to drivers and front passengers in far - side impact crashes, where the affected occupant is on the opposite,
non-struck side of the vehicle.
This layout is typically chosen for its compact packaging; since the engine and driven wheels are on the
same side of the vehicle, there is no need for a central tunnel through the passenger compartment to accommodate a prop - shaft between the engine and the driven wheels.
Each test simulates an intersection crash in which a striking vehicle moving at 30 mph, represented by the barrier, hits the
driver side of a vehicle going 15 mph.
As it moves around the corner towards the
leeward side of the vehicle, the air in the boundary layer slows down and can not any longer follow the surface.
Anti-squeal shims correctly fitted and on the
correct side of the vehicle (check for arrows or indicators showing direction of rotation, they should point to the front of the vehicle).
The additional radiator for this low - temperature cooling at a maximum of 65 degrees Celsius is installed in a space - saving manner on the left
side of the vehicle directly in front of the main radiator.
«In the frontal test, the driver's
side of the vehicle needs to absorb the energy of the crash and keep the occupant compartment intact,» says Institute chief operating officer Adrian Lund.
The base Ambiente variant gets audio system with AUX, USB and Bluetooth connectivity, electrically adjustable rear view mirrors, body coloured front bumper (no variant gets body coloured rear bumper as the styling is in such a manner that the rear bumper is naturally not painted, as it is part of the black cladding running on the
under side of the vehicle), front power windows, 15 - inch wheels with full wheel covers.
Dynamic Weather has also finally made its way into this game along with the subtle addition of arrows on both the right and left
sides of your vehicle so that you remain aware of other nearby racers.
It was also more of the arcade -
side of vehicle control, which is great because I'm personally not a big fan of the SUPER serious simulation racers (such as Forza Motorsport, Gran Turismo, Project Gotham Racing, etc).
This type of accident occurs when a vehicle driver attempts to take a right - hand turn, even though the cyclist is on the right -
hand side of the vehicle.
Cons: Interior materials not as luxurious as the best in the premium midsize SUV class; some testers dislike unconventional operation of gearshift lever; tilt - and - slide second - row seat is offered only on
passenger side of vehicle; optioned - up top - line models are pricey
The
right side of the vehicle from the headlight area to the back bumper has badly been damaged.The accident was said to have happened at about 1:00 am Friday at the Konongo section of the highway.
The wheels are asymmetrical, with their aerodynamically designed spokes uniquely matching the left and right
sides of the vehicle for a dynamic, windswept look.
The only image released so far reveals the concept's dynamic side profile, with details like the floating roof painted in a different color than the rest of the bodywork, the thin, horizontal light units, and a crisp crease crossing the
entire side of the vehicle.
Also new is the front seat center - mounted air bag; Cadillac calls it the first in the segment, and the idea is to provide more protection for drivers and front passengers in far - side impact crashes, where the affected occupant is on the opposite,
non-struck side of the vehicle.