Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle; Drunk Driving - Chevrolet 2008 Corvette Owner's Manual

Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means "always expect the
unexpected." The first step in driving defensively is to
wear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are for
Everyone on page 1-9.
CAUTION:
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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. In addition:
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Allow enough following distance between
you and the driver in front of you.
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Focus on the task of driving.
Driver distraction can cause collisions
resulting in injury or possible death. These
simple defensive driving techniques could
save your life.
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Drunk Driving

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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 — or even 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.