Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts.
- Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes.
Anticipate what they might do and be ready.
- Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you.
- Focus on the task of driving.
See also:
Tire Sidewall Labeling
Useful information about a tire
is molded into its sidewall.
The examples show a typical
passenger vehicle tire and a
compact spare tire sidewall.
Passenger (P–Metric) Tire Example
(A) Tire ...
Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is
already activated:
- Press and hold the −SET button
on the steering wheel until the
desired speed is reached, then
release it.
- To slow down in small a ...
When to Check
Check the tires once a month or more.
Do not forget the spare tire. See Full-Size Spare Tire for additional
information. ...