Generally the more temperate weather means it is safer to walk to stores or participate in various activities without the fear of
slipping on snow or ice.
I have never had a problem with the car in the snow and can honestly say that I have never had an accident with the car because of
slipping on snow.
It's also the conceit of the Mazda Ice Academy, a daylong series of exercises designed to show how the brand's i - Activ all - wheel drive, which is engineered to anticipate tire
slip on snow and ice rather than react to it, is the best possible system for removing an average driver's doubt he or she might not be able to handle patches of ice and banks of snow.
No matter what you're driving — two - or four - wheel drive, big horsepower or little — there's never a shortage of
slip on snow.
Those sudden, heart - in - the - throat
slips on snow and ice are usually corrected before a driver even recognizes the system has worked its magic.
When you're braking and the car
slips on snow, ice, gravel, or rain, ABS pumps the brakes on and off up to 15 times a second.
But as the Supreme Judicial Court noted in Papadopoulos, «Because the plaintiff here did not
slip on snow or ice during a snow storm, we need not and do not decide today whether we agree with this interpretation of the duty of reasonable care.»
Not exact matches
Snow Man's Land Browns running back Jamal Lewis tried to break free from linebacker Angelo Crowell (55) and the rest of the
slipping and sliding Bills defense
on Sunday in Cleveland.
The outsoles are made from rubber and are both
slip and oil - resistant so you never have to worry about
slipping and sliding
on the ice and
snow as you exit your patrol vehicle.
You're walking
on the sidewalk and before you know it you are
slipping on a patch of ice hidden under a dusting of
snow.
The
snow was different too, where I would fall uphill
slipping on black ice under
snow in Dunedin, New Zealand — in Japan I had no issues riding a bicycle in the
snow!
Gorgeous sunsets and backdrops like this one up in the Hollywood Hills (and there is no
snow for me to
slip on in my OTK boots:p).
I also have been known to
slip on ice and fly right
on my butt — so I will be wearing these boots often when the
snow hits (for my own safety really).
In the Utah
snow I can be sure my feet will be warm and dry at all times, and I won't
slip on the ice and slush... they're a total winner.
Top: c / o Emoi Emoi Jeans: Zara (old, similar here)
Slip -
ons: Target Sunnies: Urban Outfitters Addi's Outfit: Top: Gap (old) Pants: Gap (old) Boots: c / o Gracious May Headband: c / o Snugars This is a rare Saturday post - but I figured today is the perfect day to relive these sunny spring weather photos we took a few weeks ago - as I look out my window right now, it is cold, windy, and
snowing!
I of course already know that the
snow would ruin my leather, but unless you have some serious traction
on your boots, you will definitely
slip like I did about 30 times.
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In the warmer months, the boots are the ideal
slip -
on rain boots, while in the winter I can coordinate any number of HUNTER BOOT SOCKS (a.k.a. boot liners) to make my boots a
snow day staple.
Cons: Despite the practicality and style of Sorel boots, when I want to just
slip on something comfy with no care about sliding in the
snow or completing my outfit, I go for UGGs.
Be ready to hit the
snow in these one of a kind boots featuring a faux suede upper, faux fur lining interior for more comfort, stitching detail, round closed toe,
slip on design approximate 8 inch shaft
They need to think about
slips and trips inside from items of clothing and wet floors, and
slips on ice and
snow, falling and decaying leaves, and of course, rainfall.
I reach for the fighter - jet - inspired toggles in the center stack, flipping the drive mode switch until it settles
on Snow / Wet, desensitizing the throttle a bit and preparing the traction and stability control systems for extra
slip.
Driving
on some
snow - covered Alpine roads reveals the 435d never loses its rear - driven feeling, but once the back starts to
slip, xDrive responds quickly, sending more effort forwards to help pull you back to your chosen line.
We took an Optima from our Chicago offices to Michigan for January's Detroit auto show, and the tires
slipped, slid and spun to keep up with light
snow on the interstate.
As a result, all - wheel - drive performance is
on hand even before
slip can occur — not only
on snow and loose gravel, but also through dynamically taken corners — and the engine's full power is transmitted to the road.
A full - time 4 - wheel - drive system is standard
on the GX 460; the system includes a Torsen limited -
slip center differential and an electronic locker to help with mud, sand, or
snow, but an automatic mode for most driving sends about 60 percent to the rear wheels and can vary the distribution to help if some wheels have more traction.
The MINI Cooper S Paceman, MINI Cooper SD Paceman and MINI Cooper D Paceman with ALL4 also come with DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) mode, which allows controlled
slip through the driven wheels to ease moving off
on loose sand or deep
snow.
The AMG GLC43's standard 4Matic all - wheel - drive system puts 69 percent of the torque to the rear wheels by default, for a more sports car - like drive, but shifts torque based
on wheel
slip for wet roads and
snow.
The MINI Cooper S Paceman, also comes with DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) mode, which allows controlled
slip through the driven wheels to ease moving off
on loose sand or deep
snow.
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In the
snow it offered «Excellent traction,»
on washboard roads it «Eats bumps and smooths them out,» and
on rocky trails it demonstrated «No head toss, excessive whirring or clicking of traction aids, or front / rear bias
slipping.»
This facilitates driving off
on snow or loose sand by means of controlled
slip.
With the «grass, gravel and
snow» mode, the dynamic stability control will avoid the tyres from
slipping on low grip terrain.
Audi uses a system of differentials to achieve full - time four - wheel drive in a ground - hugging design that compensates for wheel
slip in the wet,
on ice or through
snow.
Sure, you can set it to
snow mode, but if the temperatures are below 40F, if the windshield wipers are
on, or if the car even sniffs wheel
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Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) allows controlled
slip through the driven wheels to aid moving off
on loose sand or deep
snow.
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slip differential to allow for even higher - intensity flogging.
On top of those choices you can get Selec - Terrain traction control that adjusts the amount of
slip it allows to one of five settings: Auto,
Snow, Sport, Sand / Mud and Rock.
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Keep it in Auto for daily driving, or switch to Auto Plus to tighten up the limited
slip differential, improving traction
on slippery surfaces like
snow or gravel.
A brief press of a button at lower speeds — e.g. when driving
on snow chains — is all it takes to increase wheel
slip.
This is the first
snow of the season and the neighbourhood's children will be
on the slopes all day today, burning candles to heat the runners of toboggans to make them
slip with increased fluency, daring each other to lick the frozen spikes of the railings around the church and those around the mosque, smuggling cheese - graters out of the kitchens to refine the symmetry of the snowmen they will build,...
Also, if you're responsible for
snow removal and someone
slips on the walk and sues you, your liability coverage will protect you from that risk as well.
It's not binding
on a third party when there's a
slip and fall because the
snow wasn't clear.
This can be straightforward, if someone were to
slip on the icy sidewalk from which
snow had been cleared referenced above; Or this can be less than straightforward, where the injured person might have failed to take a duty of care of their own.
It can also bring some unpleasant surprises, such as
slipping on ice or having to clear
snow off your roof.
What about your liability from
snow falling off the roof or
slip and falls
on your walkway?
Common Causes: Climbing
on holiday decorations such as Christmas trees or
slipping from banisters trying to get to decorations; jumping off of a deck in the
snow;
slipping on ice; playing hard with kids
on holiday break or guests.
It also leaves a protective coating
on the walking surface so that the next time Mother Nature dumps a load of
snow, it doesn't form a layer of ice to scrape away — or
slip on.