Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts .
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 drivingDriver distraction can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life.
See also:
ENGINE
OVERHEATED — IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays when the
engine coolant temperature is too
hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to
idle until it cools down. ...
Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 454 kg (1,000
lbs). But even that can be too heavy.
It depends on how the rig is used. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, ...
Driving on Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower
gear before starting down a long or
steep downgrade. If the
transmission is not shifted down, the
brakes might have to be used so
much that they would get h ...