Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to:
Transport Canada
Road Safety Branch
2780 Sheffield Road
Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9
See also:
Why Safety Belts Work
When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast
as it goes.
Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a
seat on wheels.
Put someone on it.
Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle.
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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 hot and ...
Braking in Emergencies
ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies,
steering can help more than even the very best braking. ...