GMC Terrain: Drunk Driving - Driving Information - Driving and Operating - GMC Terrain Owner's ManualGMC Terrain: 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 affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking.

Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not drink.

    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 use ...

    Control of a Vehicle
    Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving. ...

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    Braking
    If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a pulsing in the brake pedal. If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the brake pedal with force until the braking situation is over. To make a fu ...

    For cold and snow weather
    Ventilation slots The ventilation slots in front of the windscreen should be brushed clear after heavy snowfall so that the operation of the heating and ventilation systems will not be impaired. ...

    Lights
    Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel. ...