Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts on page 3‑15.
• 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.
• Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you.
• Focus on the task of driving.
See also:
Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform the following services. See Tire Rotation on page 10‑68.
• Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. If needed, change engi ...
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving
the vehicle without a trailer. This can help to avoid situations that require heavy
braking and sudden turns. ...
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
Some local governments may have programs to inspect the on-vehicle emission control
equipment. For the inspection, the emission system test equipment is connected to
the vehicle’s Data Link Conn ...