Sentences with phrase «slippery conditions as»

No, SKIDCAR is not for teen drivers only, most law enforcement agencies in Alaska use SKIDCAR training to prepare their officers for driving on slippery conditions as well as maintaining control of their vehicles at higher speeds.

I would start with the rear - wheel - drive version, at $ 58,900, because I don't think all - wheel - drive would make as big a difference in slippery conditions as basic traction control.

Not exact matches

The slippery track was typical of the conditions teams had to face on a Friday morning as they were the first cars to venture out on the circuit all weekend - a particular challenge on street tracks like this.

And as nicky points out, these horrible conditions could be used to defend bad fouling on Chelsea's part by blaming it on a slippery pitch.

Accurate forecasts for road surface temperatures are important as, when it is possible to anticipate the freezing of the road surface, roads can be salted in time and motorists warned about the slippery conditions.

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A vehicle fleet equipped with V2V technology enables additional capabilities that could help motorists, pedestrians and municipalities, such as by notifying road crews when and where slippery roadway conditions are present.

Holmes reports: «My drive out to Chicago took far longer than normal, as I battled white - out conditions and slushy, slippery roads.

When accelerating or starting under slippery conditions, such as when the road surface is wet, TRC engages to improve the ability of a vehicle's wheels to grip the road surface.

Even switching on the windscreen wipers will subtly adjust the set - up as it primes itself for wet and slippery conditions.

However, there's not as much traction as in the Merc, particularly in slippery conditions.

Helps ensure the vehicle will be sure - footed on the road in a variety of conditions, such as fast cornering, uneven pavement, potholes, slippery surfaces and anything that compromises traction

It's not as effective as the VW Golf R's four - wheel drive transmission, but it still manages to find grip even in slippery conditions.

Four - wheel - drive models have the benefit of 4x4 selection on the move for added security in slippery conditions, and hill start assist and descent control is standard on all cars as well.

It provides power to the front wheels as needed to provide traction in slippery conditions and improved handling for a variety of difficult road conditions.

How about if you were warned of potential dangers on the road ahead, such as slippery or flooded conditions in which you would have to drive much more cautiously?

As further endorsement of the standard V8 Vantage's abilities, the active safety systems are directly carried over to the Vantage N24 including dynamic stability control, traction control, ABS and electronic brakeforce distribution, providing reassurance and control in slippery conditions.

A very compact unit that normally transmits all the power to the front wheels, it has a rear clutch that under slippery conditions can shift as much as 50 percent of the drive to the rear axle.

The available intelligent all - wheel - drive system provides increased traction on slippery roads by actively managing the torque distribution between the front and rear axles, based on factors such as wheel speed, throttle and surface conditions.

Although it improves traction in slippery or wet conditions, front - drive cars generally can not handle as much torque or horsepower as rear - drive, meaning that a full - size car often feels underpowered.

Known as the e-4WD, a small electric motor provided extra traction in slippery conditions via a flick of the switch.

Plus, having all - wheel drive as standard means you can have more control over that power in slippery road conditions than you would if the car was rear - wheel drive or, as with the regular Audi A4, front - wheel drive.

A limited - slip center differential on the all - wheel drive model helps to generate excellent traction that is useful in wet and slippery conditions, but which isn't intended to serve as a platform for off - road adventures.

In slippery conditions (such as wet or icy roads), as well as during cornering at high lateral G, the system creates a yaw moment by applying braking force to the inside wheel, thus generating more turning force and reducing understeer.

The 5.6 - liter V8 provides sufficient muscle to cope with in - town traffic or freeway overtaking and, while the QX56's tall profile and curb weight of nearly three tons can elicit considerable body roll during really brisk cornering or transition maneuvers (as would be reasonably expected of such a vehicle during such driving), its standard and driver - selectable Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) package provides reassurance, particularly during slippery conditions.

The intelligent ASPC system is available on automatic models only and functions between 1.8 km / h and 30km / h (1.1 mph and 18mph) to ensure getaway and smooth, safe progress in slippery conditions such as icy roads, wet grass and muddy tracks.

As a rule, that makes the Audi safer and leaves it with more grip in slippery conditions (particularly quattro four - wheel - drive models).

Canyon V - 6 models offer a segment - leading maximum trailering rating of 7,000 pounds, as well as the G80 locking rear differential, for sure - footed traction in slippery conditions and when trailering.

It can change the amount of power allowed when driving on ice or other road conditions, as well as the speed of the car, for a next - generation four - wheel - drive system that delivers stable driving on slippery roads and when cornering.

When sensing low grip conditions, such as on slippery roads, or when cornering at high speed, the Levante's Q4 system reacts instantly: in just 150 milliseconds, the Q4 system alters the torque split from 100 % rear - wheel drive, up to equal distribution (50 % -50 %) between the front and rear wheels, to ensure best control while delivering the typical Maserati rear - wheel drive experience.

This particular unit is fitted with the E-Four system that utilises a high - output rear motor to provide all - wheel drive as needed, such as in slippery conditions.

While we agree that traction control may need to be disabled in slippery conditions such as snow or mud or other off - road conditions, the commenters do not explain why ESC functions must be disabled in those circumstances.

Daimler asserted that disabling traction control may be necessary in conditions such as starting from rest on sloped ground, driving on slippery roads, and using snow chains.

This drive technology quite unique in the market enhances the agility, steering precision and tracking stability of the car in corners as well as its traction on slippery surfaces, significantly improving driving dynamics in all cases and under all conditions.

Wave Cave is best in winter, as the conditions are drier and the rocks do not become overly slippery.

Dry weather in comparison to wet weather conditions is completely different as the track becomes slippery during wet weather conditions with the rear of the car often unexpectedly stepping out which needs to be quickly corrected to avoid the potential of your car aquaplaning.

Accurate forecasts for road surface temperatures are important as, when it is possible to anticipate the freezing of the road surface, roads can be salted in time and motorists warned about the slippery conditions.

Slip - and - fall or trip - and - fall accidents as a result of uneven pavement, icy sidewalks or slippery conditions in a business caused by a spill or leak

These injuries could be caused by icy or slippery conditions, inadequate security lighting, dog bites, unmarked or hidden hazards such as a hole in the ground, as well as unexpected steps up or down that aren't marked and concrete bumpers in the parking lot that aren't visible due to poor lighting.

A dangerous condition can take many forms, such as a rotten plank on a walkway, a loose handrail, slippery floors, or ice in front of a doorway.

The injuries involved in these cases usually result from a defect on the property, such as inadequate lighting or security or from a failure to warn about a dangerous condition, such as a slippery floor.

When making a decision to turn across oncoming traffic, you also tend not to consider the environmental conditions such as when it is raining or the roads are slippery.

It would also work to your advantage if you are driving a stick shift car as manual transmission mechanisms allow more control and can offer better traction in snowy and slippery conditions.