What it really helps with is what happens next: If you overcorrect often there is a bounce-back in the other direction: you avoid an object, over-correct and veer off the other way; stability control corrects this, too. Quentin Tarantino, was deeply regretful and remains remorseful about this sorry event, and gave me the footage years later so i could expose it and let it see the light of day, regardless of it most likely being an event for which justice will never be possible.
Bennett Walsh, and the notorious Harvey Weinstein solely responsible. CAA never sent anyone to Mexico. That is the job for antilock braking, or ABS. This is because pumping them gives bursts of stoping while allowing the tires to still turn and gain traction.
If the tires are locked, they are likely to slide much further than if they are allowed to pulse while braking. Be sure you have necessary emergency gear in your car when bad weather is predicted. The Chevrolet Equinox has plenty of cargo space. An outing in the snow, safely of course, is a great excuse to stop at Red Rooster for ice cream! Travel and accommodations were provided but all opinions are my own.
Journalist, entrepreneur and mom, Scotty likes to say the automotive business found her, she didn't pursue it. But recognizing the opportunity to give voice to powerful female consumers and create a voice to match their spending power, her mission became to empower women as car buyers and owners. Her love of cars started when her father insisted she learn to change the oil in her MG Midget, but now it mostly plays out in the many road trips taken with her family.
Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Bio Twitter Facebook Latest Posts. The Brake Assist system on Chevrolet Equinox models decreases braking distances and allows drivers to stop faster during drives. Winter driving situations are infamous for making it harder for your drivers to halt vehicles.
With Brake Assist on your Equinox, you can brake easily and faster, too. Usually, the Snow Mode system on some models will adjust vehicle performance to improve traction and control in snowy conditions. At the very least, features like Traction Control and StabiliTrak can help improve stability and grip in snow. The Equinox can be outfitted with a variety of snow gear designed to improve handling and drivability in snow.
Some snow gears you can install on your Equinox include:. Snow chains and snow tires are perhaps the most important snow gear for your Equinox. The Chevrolet Equinox has decent ground clearance that enables it to handle a considerable amount of snow. With close to seven inches of ground clearance, the Equinox can drive in snow up to six inches.
This means your Equinox can handle most of your snow driving needs. Unless you live in an area with constant blizzards, you should encounter an average of six inches. Make sure to also read our article to find our whether the Hummer is good in snow. The Chevrolet Equinox uses fuel injectors; thus, it has no problems with running in freezing temperatures. Older vehicles used carburetors that often forced engines to warm up slowly. In fact, some of these older cars will refuse to come to life whenever temperatures reached subzero levels.
By comparison, you can start your Equinox in cold weather. Despite that, some issues may prevent your Equinox from starting on cold winter mornings. Here are some:. The Chevrolet Equinox can drive on ice, better than some models can. Second, the Equinox has a low center of gravity, which decreases the risk of getting involved in a rollover crash.
Rollover crashes are common on icy pavement and often involve large vehicles such as fullsize SUVs and trucks. If you are a Chevrolet fan, you will like our article on the Chverolet Cruze in snow and winter driving. The Equinox comes standard with front-wheel-drive. However, by paying extra, you can get all-wheel-drive AWD , which is similar to four-wheel-drive 4WD.
If it had a small drop tail gate like my old Outlander I would consider trading up with another Chevy. It serves my family with basic travel needs of a small rural family.
It maybe could use a GPS system in it too. If they have to use it the vehicle should have button to turn it off. The vehicle is comfortable and fun to drive. Our Equanox has the 1. It uses regular gas, gets 31 MPG out on the NY Thruway, averages 21 around town - and there is a button to turn on and off the AWD - which is awesome because laving it off adds 2.
I have read reviews where owners complained about the 1. I am a driving enthusiast and appreciate two older model BMWs that I tinker with and drive to fulfill me need for "fun driving" - but I find the Equanox comfortable, great in corners on Vermont mountain roads, and also fun to drive.
Te 6 speed manual takes some getting used to - and at first I missed the little button to turn on some sort of "sport mode". Then I discovered that the gas pedal is "adaptive" and a "sport mode" activates automatically when I attack the pedal with quick depressions as opposed to a slow press; attacking the pedal quick causes the transmission to downshift very quick which of course quickly raises engineerings RPM and I get a nice turbo boost that is really quite satisfying.
I've never felt nervous about pulling out into traffic to accelerating on to in rush hour traffic; the little dude has great "get up and go" for this purpose. Finally - it is comfortable - even the back seat is comfortable. When we transport furniture back and forth we usually have plenty of room with the seat down. We've had this car for about 22 months and race up 29K miles and I just put a set of Goodyear Assurance tires on - and I like them a ton better.
We are definitely happy with this car. It might not be for everyone - and some may want or need one of the larger engines especially if you want to pull a trailer - but for our needs it is a great value for the money paid. Average preformance dangerous controls Pros: This SUV preforms well in the snow with good snow tires. I mounted Bizzak DM-V2. Handling is good for an SUV.
Steering is average. Braking does take a bit longer than the average vehicle. Visibility is better than average. Room is great with space below the rear floor. I use a purple cushion pad to make up for the seat discomfort.
How ironic. The message creates its own distracted driving situation. Great programming!
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