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:
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the stee ...
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back
of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page
number where it can be found. ...
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when
driving the vehicle without a trailer.
This can help to avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden
turns. ...