Safety; Safe Driver Check List - Chevrolet Impala 1969 Owner's Manual

Highway Safety
depends on ...
1.
You, the Driver
2.
The Condition of Your Vehicle
3.
The Traffic and Highway Conditions
• •• BE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND ALL THREE!
REMEMBER
Proper operation, periodic
maintenance and safety inspections help
provide ...
• Economical Operation of Your Vehicle
• Safety for You and Your Passengers
• Dependable Transportation
Observe All Traffic Laws-
\\!lake Safe Driving a Habit
2
SAFE DRIVER CHECK LIST
BRAKES
-Pedal travel
-Fluid level
LIGHTS
-Burned out/broken
-Head/amp aim
SIGNAL DEVICES
-Turn signals
-Hazard warning flasher
-Horn
TIRES
-Pressure (check at least
monthly)
-Cuts and bruises
-Uneven wear
-Remaining tread
SEAT BELTS
-Fastened
-Properly adjusted
GLASS AND MIRRORS
-Cracked, broken or missing
- Mirror adjustment
STEERING 'CONTROL
-Excessive play in wheel
-Excessive vibration
- Bent wheels
EXHAUST SYSTEM
-Missing or damaged parts
- Leaks, attachments
PERSONAL CONDITION
-Physical
-Mental
DRIVING CONDITIONS
-Weather
-Road
- Traffic
SURROUNDINGS
-Before driving away
-While driving
CAR ADJUSTMENTS
-Seat
-Mirrors
-Ventilation
-Steering Wheel
-Head Restraints
VISION
- Wipers and washers
-Wiper blades
-Washer fluid
- Defroster-defogger
-Windows
SECURITY
-Doors-closed and locked
-No loose packages or cargo
PASSENGERS
- Properly belted
-Properly seated