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:
Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are
crucial to safe driving.
- Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping.
- Trained dealer technicians have
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Memory Features
On vehicles with the memory feature, the “1” and “2” buttons on the outboard
side of the driver seat are used to manually save and recall the positions of
the driver seat, outside mirrors, and a ...
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
Vehicles with manual fold mirrors are folded inward toward the vehicle to
prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash.
Push the mirror outward to return it to ...