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:
Belts
- Belts may need replacing if
they squeak or show signs of
cracking or splitting.
- Trained dealer technicians
can inspect the belts and
recommend replacement when
necessary. ...
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal
triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the
airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover. ...
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC
indicate the status of the vehicle or
some action that may be needed
to correct a condition. Multiple
messages may appear one after
another.
The messages that ...