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:
Safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2007 Escalade a
five-star frontal crash-test rating; it hadn't done a side-impact test as of
this writing. Rollover ratings were listed ...
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Warning lights and gauges can
signal that something is wrong
before it becomes serious enough
to cause an expensive repair or
replacement. Paying attention to the
warning lights and gauges c ...
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions
WARNING messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards
and what to do to avoid or reduce them.
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in se ...