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:
Convex Mirrors
CAUTION!
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Chec ...
Timer
Can be used to measure time.
For example, timing how long it
takes to travel from one point to
another. To access the timer,
press the trip/fuel button until Timer
00:00:00 displays.
To turn ...
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get
the best fuel economy possible.
- Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
- Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
- ...