Driving At Night; Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads - GMC Acadia 15919282 Owner's Manual

Driving at Night

Night driving is more dangerous than
day driving because some drivers
are likely to be impaired — by alcohol
or drugs, with night vision problems,
or by fatigue.
Night driving tips include:
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Drive defensively.
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Do not drink and drive.
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Reduce headlamp glare by
adjusting the inside rearview
mirror.
•
Slow down and keep more space
between you and other vehicles
because headlamps can only
light up so much road ahead.
•
Watch for animals.
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When tired, pull off the road.
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Do not wear sunglasses.
•
Avoid staring directly into
approaching headlamps.
•
Keep the windshield and all glass
on your vehicle clean — inside
and out.
•
Keep your eyes moving,
especially during turns or curves.
No one can see as well at night as
in the daytime. But, as we get
older, these differences increase.
A 50-year-old driver might need
at least twice as much light to see
the same thing at night as a
20-year-old.
Driving in Rain and on
Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce
vehicle traction and affect your
ability to stop and accelerate.
Always drive slower in these types
of driving conditions and avoid
driving through large puddles and
deep-standing or flowing water.
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CAUTION
Wet brakes can cause crashes.
They might not work as well in a
quick stop and could cause
pulling to one side. You could
lose control of the vehicle.
After driving through a large
puddle of water or a car/vehicle
wash, lightly apply the brake
pedal until the brakes work
normally.
Flowing or rushing water creates
strong forces. Driving through
flowing water could cause your
vehicle to be carried away. If this
happens, you and other vehicle
occupants could drown. Do not
ignore police warnings and be
very cautious about trying to drive
through flowing water.
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