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:

    DIC Buttons
    A. SET/CLR (Set/Clear): Use this button to set or clear the menu item when it is displayed. B. (Thumbwheel): Use the thumbwheel to scroll through the items in each menu. A small marker wil ...

    EPB Apply
    The EPB can be applied any time the vehicle is stopped. The EPB is applied by momentarily lifting up on the EPB switch. Once fully applied, the parking brake status light will be on. While the brake ...

    StabiliTrak® System
    The vehicle has an electronic stability control system called StabiliTrak. It is an advanced computer controlled system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driv ...