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:
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag
system in several places around the vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual
have information about servicing th ...
Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
- Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, o ...
Turn Signal Indicator
The vehicle has a turn signal indicator on the mirror. An arrow on the mirror
flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. ...