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Good driving practices
WARNING
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and coast down a hill. This is
extremely dangerous.
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH:
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collision, an unbelted occupant
is significantly more likely to be
seriously injured or killed than a
properly belted occupant.
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cause the brakes and related parts
to overheat and malfunction.
When you are driving down a long
hill, slow down and shift to a lower
gear. Engine braking will help slow
down the vehicle.
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ing or turning.
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wheel movements, such as sharp
lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
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gear. This will help avoid over-rev-
ving the engine, which can cause
damage.
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increased if you lose control of
your vehicle at highway speeds.
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cross winds. This gives you much
better control of your vehicle.
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two or more wheels drop off the
roadway and the driver over
steers to reenter the roadway.
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stopped before you shift into R
(Reverse) to prevent damage to the
transmission.
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the roadway, do not steer sharp-
ly. Instead, slow down before
pulling back into the travel lanes.
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especially careful when braking,
accelerating or shifting gears. On a
slippery surface, an abrupt change
in vehicle speed can cause the
drive wheels to lose traction and
may cause loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.
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low all posted speed limits.
WARNING
Do not use the engine brake (shift-
ing from a higher gear to lower
gear) rapidly on slippery roads.
The vehicle may slip causing an
accident.
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