Defensive Driving - PREVOST H3-41 Manual

t) Do not attempt to push- or pull-start a coach
equipped with an automatic transmission. To
avoid damaging gears or bearings in manual
transmission-equipped
push-, pull- or roll-start in first or reverse
gears.
u) For additional information about safe driving
practices, contact the local department of
motor vehicles authority.
coaches, do not

DEFENSIVE DRIVING

a) To keep the coach from drifting across lanes
during highway driving, always look over the
horizon on the road ahead.
b) Don't stare at the road ahead. Keep your
eyes moving.
dashboard instruments frequently.
c) Establish eye-to-eye contact with other
drivers and
headlights, high-beams and low-beams, turn
signals and horn as needed.
d) For city driving, allow a four to six second
travel interval between the coach and the
vehicle ahead. Increase this travel interval to
six to eight seconds for highway driving. Use
increased travel interval for night driving and
in bad weather.
e) Adjust your speed according to the road
conditions, traffic and visibility. Never exceed
the posted speed limits.
f) Reduce your speed if another vehicle is
following too close behind to let the vehicle
pass.
g) Be prepared to stop when approaching an
intersection. The stopping distance of the
coach increases with the weight and speed
of the coach.
h) For additional information about defensive
driving practices,
department of motor vehicles authority.
iv
SAFETY
Check all mirrors and
with pedestrians.
contact the
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