Chevrolet Spark Owner's Manual page 91

WHILE DRIVING
As the driver of your vehicle, you are re-
sponsible for the safety of yourself, your
passengers and others sharing the road
with you. To discharge that responsibility,
you must keep your full attention on op-
erating the vehicle. Most vehicular colli-
sions are caused when a driver's concen-
tration is either impaired or distracted. At
all times, the driver's concentration should
be upon the road and nearby vehicles and
other objects.
One significant distraction in today's driv-
ing environment is the use of hand-held
phones while driving. Studies have found
that the use of hand-held phones while
driving increases the risk of being involv-
ing in an accident. At least one scientific
study found that use of any phone sys-
tem— either hand-held or hands-free—
increases the risk of a collision by 400%.
Using phones, two-way radios or other
electronic devices such as computers, or-
ganizers, games, video, or GPS and other
navigational aids similarly increases the
risk of collision. We discourage your use
of equipment while you are operating your
vehicle.
WARNING
Driving safely requires all of your con-
centration as well as the application of
good judgment and common sense.
Avoid or minimize distractions while
operating your vehicle. Distractions
you may encounter could include:
• responding to calls on your cell
or car phone;
• initiating calls on your cell or
car phone;
• making adjustments to your seat,
steering wheel or mirrors;
• using other electronic devices;
• referring to maps or other writ-
ten materials;
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• removing or connecting your
safety belt;
• searching for change approach-
ing toll booths; or
• other activities that divert your
attention from the task of safe
vehicular operation.
Engaging in such activities will
greatly increase the risk of a collision
that may cause personal injury or
death.
Anticipate the need for such activities
and perform them before you start
your trip when possible, or while your
vehicle is safely at a stop.