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:

    Second Row Passenger Belt Reminder Light
    When the engine is started and the Trip/Fuel display is chosen, three gray safety belt symbols come on and stay on for several seconds on the top of the Driver information Center (DIC) to remind ...

    Remote Window Operation
    The vehicle may have remote operating windows that will open all the windows from outside the vehicle by pressing and holding on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. ...

    Turn Signal Indicator
    The vehicle has a turn signal indicator on the mirror. An arrow on the mirror flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. ...