But in order to save the game, and stop parents from steering their kids away from the gridiron, new rules are necessary.

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Then we came to a stop, deactivated Winter mode and traction control, turned the steering wheel to full lock, and romped on the throttle.

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The Sonic also comes packed with standard goodies like Bluetooth capability, a USB port, steering wheel controls, a hill-hold feature to keep you from sliding backwards as you stop on grades, and a 5-year, 100, 000-mile powertrain limited warranty.

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He came out of the experience with zero time spent on the highway, absolutely no idea how to conduct an evasive steering maneuver, modulate the brakes, turn out of a skid or, for that matter, patiently negotiate stop-and-go driving.

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