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:

    Ending Cruise Control
    There are three ways to turn off the cruise control: • Step lightly on the brake pedal. • Move the cruise switch to off, or • Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N). ...

    Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
    The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate. This is not an audio output; do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack. How ...

    Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System for important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. When the vehicle i ...