Driving your vehicle
BEFORE DRIVING
Before entering the vehicle
WARNING
śꢀ Be sure all windows, outside mirror(s),
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed.
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH, take the following
precautions:
śꢀ Remove frost, snow, or ice.
śꢀ Visually check the tyres for uneven
wear and damage.
śꢀ Check under the vehicle for any sign
of leaks.
śꢀ Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.
śꢀ ALWAYS wear your seat belt. All
passengers must be properly belted
whenever the vehicle is moving. For
more details, refer to “Seat Belts” in
chapter 3.
śꢀ Always drive defensively. Assume
other drivers or pedestrians may be
careless and make mistakes.
śꢀ Stay focused on the task of driving.
Driver distraction can cause
accidents.
śꢀ Leave plenty of space between you
and the vehicle in front of you.
Before starting
śꢀ Make sure the bonnet, the tailgate,
and the doors are securely closed and
locked.
śꢀ Adjust the position of the seat and
steering wheel.
śꢀ Adjust the inside and outside rearview
mirrors.
WARNING
NEVER drink or take drugs and drive.
Drinking or taking drugs and driving
is dangerous and may result in an
accident and SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Just
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions and
emergencies and your reaction time
gets worse with each additional drink.
śꢀ Verify all the lights work.
śꢀ Fasten your seat belt. Check that all
passengers have fastened their seat
belts.
śꢀ Check the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel and the messages
on the instrument display when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
śꢀ Check that any items you are carrying
are stored properly or fastened down
securely.
Driving whilst under the influence
of drugs is as dangerous or more
dangerous than driving under the
influence of alcohol.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or take
drugs and drive. If you are drinking or
taking drugs, don’t drive. Do not ride
with a driver who has been drinking
or taking drugs. Choose a designated
driver or call a taxi.
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