Driving And; Driving Information; Distracted Driving; Defensive Driving - Cadillac XT5 2017 Owner's Manual

Driving Information

Distracted Driving

Distraction comes in many forms and
can take your focus from the task of
driving. Exercise good judgement 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, always
keep your eyes on the road, hands on
the wheel, and mind on the drive.
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 favourite 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 manual for
more information on using that
system, including pairing and using a
mobile phone
DRIVING AND OPERATING

Defensive Driving

Defensive driving means always
expect the unexpected. The first step
in driving defensively is to wear the
safety belt. See Seat Belts 0 62.
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.

Control of a Vehicle

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

Braking

Braking action involves perception
time and reaction time. Deciding to
push the brake pedal is perception
time. Actually doing it is
reaction time.
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