Defensive Driving; Control Of A Vehicle - Chevrolet trailblazer Handbook

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A low quality fuel will damage
the engine and increase the
consumption.

Defensive Driving

Driving with a defensive attitude is
the best recommendation.
Start by fastening the seat belt.
A defensive attitude when driving
results in being ready for
unforeseen situations of any kind.
Assume that other drivers or
pedestrians will lack attention or
make a mistake.
Try to foresee what the behavior of
the other drivers will be and
consider every possible mistake.
The most common accidents involve
the rear end of the vehicle.
Maintaining safe distance is one
more measure to avoid crashes.
For the urban and rural areas, the
best method is to drive defensively.
The unsuspected reaction of the
front vehicle can result in an abrupt
turn or stop.

Control of a Vehicle

Never Coast with Engine Not
Running
Many systems will not operate in
this situation (e.g. brake servo unit,
power steering). Driving in this
manner is a danger to yourself and
others.
Pedals
To ensure there is no interference
on the pedal travel course check the
correct installation of the floor mats.
Driving and Operating
The brake and accelerator pedal
have different heights for providing
easier foot motion, whenever
changing the foot position – from
the brake to the accelerator pedal
and vice versa. The clutch pedal
has a longer travel for proving more
responsiveness for controlling it.
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Warning
If a floor mat is the wrong size or
is not properly installed, it can
interfere with the throttle pedal
and/or brake pedal. Interference
with the pedals can cause
unintended acceleration and/or
increased stopping distance
which can cause a crash and
injury. Make sure the floor mat
does not interfere with the throttle
or brake pedal.
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