Distracted Driving; Defensive Driving - GMC XT5 2023 Owner's Manual

Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly
when conditions require.
Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
Combine several trips into a
single trip.
Replace the vehicle's tires
with the same TPC Spec
number molded into the
tire's sidewall near the size.
Follow recommended
scheduled maintenance.

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 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 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.
Driving and Operating
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 cell 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 and the
navigation system, if equipped,
including pairing and using a
cell phone.

Defensive Driving

Defensive driving means
always expect the
unexpected. The first step in
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