Defensive Driving; Drunk Driving; Control Of A Vehicle - GMC 2012 Yukon/Yukon XL Owner's Manual

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, including pairing and using
a cell phone.
If equipped, refer to the navigation
manual for information on that
system, 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 safety belt. See
.
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.

Drunk Driving

Death and injury associated with
drinking and driving is a global
tragedy.
Driving and Operating
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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