Chevrolet 1986 Corvair Owner's Manual page 5

Highway Safety
depends on ...
1.
You, the Driver
2.
The Condition of Your Vehicle
3.
The Traffic and Highway Conditions
••• BE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND ALL THREE!
REMEMBER
Proper operation, periodic
maintenance and safety inspections help
provide ...
• Economical Operation of Your Vehicle
• Safety for You and Your Passengers
• Dependable Transportation
Observe All Traffic Laws-
Make Safe Driving a Habit
2
SAFE DRIVER CHECK LIST
o
BRAKES
Pedal travel
Fluid level
o
LIGHTS
Burned-out/Broken bulbs
Headlamp aim
o
TURN SIGNAL AND
HAZARD WARNING
FLASHER
Proper operation of
lights and
Dash indicators
o
TIRES
Check tire pressure
regularly
Cuts and bruises
Uneven wear
Remaining tread
o
MAKE SAFETY BELTS
A HABIT
Buckle up for safety
o
GLASS AND MIRRORS
Cracked, broken
or missing
o
BE SURE YOU ARE
o
OBSERVE ROAD AND
WEATHER CONDITIONS
AND DRIVE
ACCORDINGLY
o
ADJUST SEATS AND
MIRRORS FOR CLEAR
VISION AND SAFE
DRIVING
o
LOOK AROUND BEFORE
DRIVING AWAY FROM
WHERE YOU ARE
PARKED
o
STEERING AND WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
Excessive play in wheel
Bent wheels
o
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
AND WASHERS
Condition of wiper
blades
Operation of washer
o
WINDSHIELD DE-ICER
AND DE-FOGGER
Proper operation
MENTALLY AND
0
HORN
PHYSICALLY ALERT
Proper operation
o
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK
For mounting, leaks, missing or damaged parts