Distracted Driving; Defensive Driving - Chevrolet Bolt EV 2021 Owner's Manual

148 Driving and Operating
Vehicle Charging/Maintenance
Charging
Keep the vehicle plugged in, even when fully
charged, to keep the battery temperature
ready for the next drive. This is important
when outside temperatures are extremely
hot or cold.
Maintenance
Always keep the tires properly inflated and
the vehicle properly aligned.
The weight of excess cargo in the vehicle
affects efficiency and range. Avoid carrying
more than is needed.
Avoid unnecessary use of electrical
accessories. Power used for functions other
than propelling the vehicle will reduce EV
range.
Using a rooftop carrier will reduce efficiency
due to additional weight and drag.

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 governments have
enacted laws regarding driver distraction.
Become familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep your eyes
on the road, keep your hands on the
steering wheel, and focus your attention on
driving.
Do not use a mobile phone in demanding
driving situations. Use a hands-free
method to place or receive necessary
phone calls.
Watch the road. Do not read, take notes,
or look up information on mobile phones
or other electronic devices.
Designate a front seat passenger to
handle potential distractions.
Become familiar with vehicle features
before driving, such as programming
favorite radio stations and adjusting
climate control and seat settings. Program
all trip information into any navigation
device prior to driving.
Wait until the vehicle is parked to
retrieve items that have fallen to the
floor.
Stop or park the vehicle to tend to
children.
Keep pets in an appropriate carrier or
restraint.
Avoid stressful conversations while
driving, whether with a passenger or on a
mobile phone.
Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too long or
too often could cause a crash resulting in
injury or death. Focus your attention on
driving.
Refer to the Infotainment section for more
information on using that system, including
pairing and using a mobile phone.

Defensive Driving

Defensive driving means always expect the
unexpected. The first step in driving
defensively is to wear the seat belt.
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.