GMC Terrain: 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 3‑12.
○ 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.
Distracted 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. Many local govern ...
Drunk Driving
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 affec ...
See also:
Active chassis (Four C)
Active chassis, Four-C (Continuously Controlled
Chassis Concept), regulates the characteristics
of the shock absorbers so that the
car's driving characteristics can be adjusted.
There are three ...
Operating a USB memory
Connecting a USB memory enables you to enjoy music from the
vehicle speakers.
■ Connecting a USB memory
Open the cover and connect a
USB memory.
Turn on the power of the USB
memory if it ...
Coupling up a trailer
Observe the maximum permissible trailer dimensions (width and length).
Most U.S. states and all Canadian provinces require by law:
safety chains between the towing vehicle and the trailer. The ch ...
