Defensive Driving; Drunk Driving; Control Of A Vehicle - Chevrolet TRAX 2018 Owner's Manual

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.
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 driving defensively is to wear
the seat belt. See Seat Belts 0 63.
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.
Driving and Operating
Focus on the task of driving.

Drunk Driving

Death and injury associated with
drinking and driving is a global
tragedy.
Warning
Drinking and then driving is very
dangerous. Your reflexes,
perceptions, attentiveness, and
judgment can be affected by even
a small amount of alcohol. You
can have a serious
fatal collision if you drive after
drinking.
Do not drink and drive or ride with
a driver who has been drinking.
Ride home in a cab; or if you are
with a group, designate a driver
who will not drink.

Control of a Vehicle

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