Car Features That Confuse Jersey Drivers
Driving in Jersey is hard enough without everyone getting confused by the features of their car. Sometimes the features are new and unfamiliar. Car manufacturers are constantly adding new ones to their vehicles, and it can be difficult for people to keep up with the latest trends. Some car features are very complex and can be difficult to understand, even for experienced drivers. Car manufacturers don’t always do a good job of explaining how to use them, and some of them are not user-friendly and are difficult to use.
One of the features in my car that took me some time to figure out was the fog lights. They’re a totally different switch and in a completely different location from the headlights. This feature happens to be one of the top features in a new survey commissioned by Hyundai that appears on MSN. The report “found that 68 percent said they struggle to get to grips with everything” and feel they’re not using their car to its full potential.
Many have an issue with lane assist. There are two main types of lane assist:
- Lane departure warning (LDW): LDW simply alerts you if you start to drift out of your lane. It does not take any action to keep you in your lane.
- Lane keeping assist (LKA): LKA not only alerts you if you start to drift out of your lane, but it also takes action to keep you in your lane. This can be done by vibrating the steering wheel, applying a gentle steering force, or even taking over the steering completely.
Another one that confuses us is sports mode. Sports mode is a driving mode that is designed to improve the performance of a car. It does this by making many changes to the car’s settings, such as making the throttle more responsive, so that the car accelerates more quickly when you press the gas pedal. Sports mode also changes the shift points of the transmission, so that the car shifts gears at higher RPMs. This allows the engine to produce more power. It also makes the steering feel heavier and more responsive. This gives you more control of the car when you are driving at high speeds. Sports mode also stiffens the suspension, which makes the car handle better around corners.
Believe it or not, the most perplexing is cruise control. If you are somehow not familiar with it, cruise control is a feature that allows you to set a desired speed and the vehicle will maintain that speed. I use it every day when I drive on route one. This can be helpful on long trips, as it can take some of the fatigue out of driving so you can relax a little. It also helps you save fuel, because you’re less likely to accelerate and brake suddenly.
Others include parking assist, brake assist, GPS, and Bluetooth. For the full study click here.
If you are confused by a car feature, the best thing to do is to consult your car’s owner’s manual, or you can always ask a mechanic or a friend for help.
10 Most Unusual Smells People Love
Nail Polish
It could be due to its association with nail salons. It’s where many people find a moment of relaxation.Your Significant Other’s Hair
Should you thank their hair care routine for this? Or maybe you’re a fan of their pheromones? Let’s just call it a chemically compatible match.
Tennis Balls
Some people enjoy the smell of recycled rubber, glue, and a slight hint of petroleum.
Sharpies/ Markers
It’s probably not because it can make you high. It may have more to do with nostalgia. Sharpies and markers tend to smell like childhood to some people.
Chlorine/ Bleach
It makes sense that some people like the smell of chlorine. Most people are reminded of memories by the pool. Or maybe an abundance of laundry.
New Books
It may be something with the smell combination of fresh paper and book adhesive, mixed with the excitement of getting a new book.
Your Own Body Odor
Do you ever catch a whiff of yourself and actually don’t mind it? Maybe, it’s because it’s your own scent. Some studies show that we’ve adapted to like our own odors, to help us maintain proper hygiene.
Freezer Burn/ Frozen over-freezer
It has that “cold” smell that’s similar to when the AC blows in the car.
Cow Manure
Some people like it because it “smells like the country.” The smell is supposedly associated with fresh air and fields of farmland.
Blown Out Candle
Someone loved this scent so much that they created a crowdfunding site for a candle that “always smells like it’s not actually burning while it’s burning.” They described the smell as a “warm, smoky aroma.”
