Oldsmobile 2001 Bravada User Manual download pdf (Page 168)

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Your Driving, the Road and

Your Vehicle

Whenever we drive, we’re taking on an

important responsibility. This is true for any motor

vehicle -- passenger car, van, truck or sport utility.

Driver behavior, the driving environment, and

the vehicle’s design all affect how well a vehicle

performs.But statistics show that the most important

factor,by far, is how we drive. Knowing how these

three factors work together can help you understand

how your vehicle handles and what you can do to avoid

many types of crashes, including a rollover crash.

Driver Behavior

The single most important thing is this: everyone in

the vehicle, including the driver, should buckle up.

See “Safety Belts” in the Index. In fact, most

serious injuries and fatalities to unbelted occupants

can be reduced or prevented by the use of safety belts.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly

more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.

In addition, avoiding excessive speed, sudden or abrupt

turns and drunken or aggressive driving can help make

trips safer and avoid the possibility of a crash, especially

a rollover crash. This section provides many useful tips

to help you drive more safely.

Driving Environment

You can also help avoid a rollover or other type of crash

by being prepared for driving in inclement weather, at

night, or during other times where visibility or traction

may be limited (such as on curves, slippery roads or

hilly terrain). Unfamiliar surroundings can also have

hidden hazards. To help you learn more about driving

in different conditions, this section contains information

about city, freeway, and off

-road driving, as well as

other hints for driving in various weather conditions.

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