Wednesday, December 28, 2005

Top 10 Vital safety tips

Top 10 Vital safety tips
1. Always use safety belts - proven
to reduce the chance of occupant
fatality by 45%-65% 2. Avoid the #3 cause of U.S crashes
Don't drive drowsy 3. Stay focused: OnStar can help
Program your radio stations and use a hands-free calling device, like OnStar Hands-Free calling 4. Take extra caution at intersections
Try to avoid other drivers' blind spots. 5. Prevent road rage
Don't block driving lanes Don't tailgate Don't speed up to hold your own travel lane 6. Normally you should be 2 seconds behind the car in front of you 7. The best place for your hands is the 9 and 3 o'clock positions. 8. What to do when vehicle begins to slide
Take your foot off the gas Apply brakes firmly if they are anti-lock, if not - pump them gently only if you are about to hit something Steer in the direction of the skid to straighten out. Vehicles with StabiliTrak offer extra control on slippery roads.
Learn more 9. Keep your vehicle well maintained
Replace worn tires, bad brakes and malfunctioning lights as quickly as possible 10. Adjust your driving on ice or snow

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