Chevrolet Silverado: Driving Information / Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving
defensively is to wear the seat belt. See Seat Belts.
- Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers)
are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they may do and
be ready.
- Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you.
- Focus on the task of driving.
Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving.
Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away
from the road...
Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy.
Warning
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions,
attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol...
Other information:
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination
of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused
by electrical problems.
Danger
Fuses and circuit breakers are marked with their ampere rating...
Driving on Snow or Ice
Snow or ice between the tires and the road creates less traction or grip, so
drive carefully. Wet ice can occur at about 0 °C (32 °F) when freezing rain begins
to fall. Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated...
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To adjust each mirror:
Press or
to select the driver or passenger side
mirror. The indicator light will illuminate.
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