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3 Takeaways From Test-Driving the VinFast VF8

In another post, I gave initial reactions, but now that I’ve had some time to think it through, here are my top 3 takeaways. I’m curious if anyone had the same or different reaction to mine: Smooth Ride – I couldn’t get over how smooth the ride was. I put a little stress on it, speeding up, slowing down, abrupt stops, and it took all my bad driving like a champ. Comfortability – I felt like the car was hugging me in a good way. It not only cooled me down, but it also felt like I had a lot of support in general. Plus, everything felt within reach with minimal effort. Fun Drive – When I think of SUV, I generally thing slow and a bit clunky. This car drives like a car but had the power of a real SUV. I took this car on sharp turns and constant stops, it felt light and sturdy all at the same time. Do you agree? Bạn cần đăng nhập để tương tác với nội dung này: Đăng nhập.

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2 years ago 1 Bình luận

5 Initial Reactions from Test-Driving a VinFast EV

I had the amazing opportunity to drive the VF 8 in Vietnam back in September. It was my first time getting behind the wheel of a VF 8. Before I get into my initial reactions, I just wanted to say that before the test drive, it was extremely warm in Vietnam, and I was sweating bullets, so excuse the glistening look on my face given that I’ve been sweating all day. Okay, on to my initial thoughts: Cooling seats – back to my point of being hot and sweaty during this test drive. Usually when hot, you get that sticky leather seat feeling, but not with these cooling seats. It cooled me down in a few seconds and it was able to get comfortable real fast and was able to focus on my drive. Touch Screen – we all know it’s 15.6 inches, but it’s hard to describe how crisp the screen is. It felt like I was driving in 4k, lol. As I was playing around with the screen, before the drive, the biggest wow factor for me was now clean the interface was. It was fun exploring all the little options within the display Head display –…

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2 years ago

Driving With Alphabet Soup—Hungry for More?

Have you ever been driving down the road and something caught your eye? Say, like an interesting building that looked like it should’ve been right out of scene from the movie Dune? Or a vintage 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California SWB Spider worth $17.5MM stalled on the side of the road, which caused you to partially draft into another lane? Which caused the driver next to you to honk aggressively, startling you back into the center of your lane, nearly missing a serious accident? Well for most of us who had the pleasure of spending a coveted all day Saturday court ordered traffic school, you learned about “target fixation”. This is when the driver comes focused on one thing that is usually distracting and dangerous. In traffic school, you learned skillful vision techniques that required you to always scan your environment directly in front of you and plan an escape route just in case you need to avoid an accident. This technique will go a long way in preventing target fixation from ever occurring. Guess what? You are human, and you sometimes make mistakes. So, how do you account for those moments when you are human and not paying…

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2 years ago

Review of Any Blind Spots Experienced When Driving a VinFast

Blind spots are a part of every driver’s life and a key concern for any driver looking to get into a new vehicle. If you’re considering investing in a VinFast electric vehicle but are concerned about the driving experience with blind spots, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to learn more about what you can expect regarding blind spots with the VF8 and VF9 models. Blind Spots Experienced When Driving a VinFast Model The construction of modern vehicles creates natural blind spots, even for VinFast models. We need thick A-pillars and C-pillars to house airbags and electrical cabling and hold up the roof. It’s also important to note that modern SUVs are higher and have taller hoods than older vehicles. This construction naturally creates several blind spots: Immediately in front of the front bumper Immediately behind the rear bumper Outside rear corners Through the A-pillar How These Compare to Other Models These blind spots are normal for all vehicles, and not at all unique to VinFast. However, VinFast works to mitigate these blind spots with radar-based blind-spot monitoring and lane-change assist that alerts you to other vehicles in the blind spot. VinFast also offers radar-based park assistance to…

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2 years ago

How to Implement Autonomous Driving in a Safe Way

Over the past few years, autonomous vehicle technology has made a promising development in the automotive industry. As a result, the global autonomous vehicle market will be worth a projected US$325.9 billion by just 2030. Although autonomous driving is an exciting technology, drivers must ensure safe implementation by following these guidelines. 1. Pay Attention to the Road, Even When the Car Is Driving Itself When you’re in the driver’s seat of an autonomous vehicle, you must remain attentive. It only takes a few seconds to lose focus on what’s happening in front of you. Keep your eyes on the road at all times, and make sure your hands remain firmly on the steering wheel so you’re ready to take over in a split second if required. 2. Stay Within the Speed Limit Autonomous driving cars don’t always know every road’s speed limit, so you still need to ensure the car doesn’t exceed the speed limit. You should also use your own judgment and slow down in bad weather, such as rain, fog, or snow. During these conditions, your vehicle’s reaction time may be slower than normal. 3. Understand What to Do in an Emergency If an emergency does occur while in autonomous…

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2 years ago

Trust Your Eyes… Not Your Map

It happens in Minnesota. It happens in the maze-like city blocks of Manhattan. It happens in the deserts of Southern California, and the frozen wastes of Russia, and the mountains of Colorado. It happens everywhere, because we use it everywhere… perhaps, more than we should. I’m talking about instances where your GPS leads you astray. Sometimes by taking you up a road that no longer exists, sometimes by thinking you’re on the freeway instead of the city streets, and sometimes by sending you into the middle of nowhere. At best, these incidents are inconvenient. At their worst, they cause “death by GPS.” There is a common misconception that these issues are completely due to user error. Occasionally, people point to the responsibility of the map-maker—these days, that’s usually Google. But rarely is it acknowledged that these incidents are a part of a wider group of human error that, while natural, should be monitored and corrected! Here, we delve into human-GPS error not in the context of specific stories, but as a wider phenomenon. We’ll explore the various kinds of human-GPS errors that are most common, and explain why they occur. Finally, we’ll make an argument for why and how to…

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2 years ago

Why (And How) to be Nice to Cyclists

For many drivers—particularly in the US—bicyclists are seen as a nuisance. They take up valuable space on the road, slow down traffic, and seem out of place in our automobile-focused landscape. Some even want to remove bicyclists from roadways altogether, and relegate them to the realm of athletics and children’s playgrounds. But this is short-sighted. Disdain for bicyclists comes from a few select places—none of which have a deep connection to the reality of the situation. The incredibly minor inconvenience of making space for a bicyclist, and the odd mentality that they’re somehow being “uppity” are both petty and stupid reasons to dislike bicyclists. And while jokes about bicyclists do make for good comedy, the fact is that we, as drivers, need to start making room for them. There are several good reasons to do so, too. Some are based mostly in ethics, while others appeal to a degree of self-interested practicality. A few drift into both. We hope to convince you to rethink your disdain for bicyclists. Below, we’ve compiled a few good reasons to be nice to bicyclists… and some actionable ways to do exactly that. To start with, let’s help you with a common misconception. More Bicyclists…

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2 years ago

How to Make the Most of a Long Commute

Over the last year, daily commutes have often changed from long stretches in public transit to long stretches in a cramped car. Sometimes this happened because the pandemic forced people to move or change jobs, sometimes because it made public transit unsafe. In other cases, people moved to a region where trains and buses weren’t available. Whatever the reason, many people are now stuck in their cars for an hour or two every day, and it’s making them crazy. After all, some people just aren’t used to long drives. They may have grown up with public transit or may have thought they’d never be able to afford a ride of their own. Now they’re trying to figure out how to stay sane—and healthy, given how a long car ride can strain one’s back and neck. Things to Do Fortunately, there are many things you can do to take the edge off a long commute, and even make it fun and something to look forward to. Listen to Podcasts There’s more to the world of podcasts than The Joe Rogan Experience and NPR. The variety of podcasts has surged enormously over the last decade, and these days you can find a…

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2 years ago

What To Do After An Accident

So, you just got into an accident. For starters, don’t panic. I know that’s about as helpful as saying “don’t be depressed,” but listen for a moment. Take a long, slow breath. It’s okay if it takes a while to slow down enough. Focus on the feeling of your breath as you breathe in, long and slow. Breathe out, focusing on how it feels against your nostrils. Rub your forearms and hands, focusing on the physical sensation of your body being there, and being present. Hopefully, this has helped you to calm down and think for a little bit. Getting into an accident can be a rough ordeal. While a fender-bender can merely be an unpleasant interruption to your day, more serious crashes can put a hamper on your whole month. To that end, we’ve compiled a few tips for anyone who finds themselves in that situation. Please note that none of these suggestions are legal or medical advice. Everyone’s situation is different, and it would be impossible for a generalized article to give you useful medical or legal advice. Instead, we want to give you some general tips for ways to make sure your accident is as easily handled…

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2 years ago

How to Make Your Ride More Comfortable

For something that costs so much money to buy and maintain, cars can be incredibly uncomfortable. Not just physically, but in terms of convenience and “creature comforts.” This isn’t always the case—manufacturers do invest a lot of money into ergonomics, fancy extras, and quality materials. But, they also have to balance those concerns with safety, economics, and varying tastes across their markets. As a result, the driving experience can sometimes feel lacking for the individual. But what if you could fix that? What if you could amp up your driving experience, tailor it to your individual needs, and make your car as comfortable as your apartment or bedroom? Well, there’s good news: you can! It just takes knowing what to look for. Creating a comfortable driving experience means different things to different people. And, courtesy of the unholy union of a car gadget market stacked with useless junk, the lack of readily available advice on enhancing the comfort of your vehicle, and the fact that some just view their car as a way to get from point A to point B, many people can’t figure out where to start making their car comfortable. That’s why we’ve created this. It’s a…

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2 years ago