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. WARNING
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.

In addition:

► Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you.

► Focus on the task of driving

Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life.

    See also:

    Instrument Panel
    Instrument Panel A. Exterior Lamp Controls. Fog Lamps. Instrument Panel Illumination Control. B. Air Vents. C. Turn and Lane Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals. Driver Information ...

    Instrument Panel
    A. Exterior Lamp Controls. Fog Lamps (If Equipped). Instrument Panel Illumination Control. Head-Up Display (HUD) (If Equipped). B. Air Vents. C. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. See Turn and La ...

    Safety Belt Reminders
    Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster. When the engine is started this light begins to flash and a chime comes on for sever ...