Cadillac 2008 Escalade EXT Owner's Manual

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Your Driving, the Road, andYour VehicleDefensive DrivingDefensive driving means “always expect theunexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is towear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are forEveryone on page 1-12.{CAUTION:Assume that other road users (pedestrians,bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to becareless and make mistakes. Anticipate whatthey might do and be ready. In addition:• Allow enough following distance betweenyou and the driver in front of you.• Focus on the task of driving.Driver distraction can cause collisionsresulting in injury or possible death. Thesesimple defensive driving techniques couldsave your life.Drunk Driving{CAUTION:Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness,and judgment can be affected by even asmall amount of alcohol. You can have aserious — or even fatal — collision if youdrive after drinking. Do not drink and drive orride with a driver who has been drinking. Ridehome in a cab; or if you are with a group,designate a driver who will not drink.Death and injury associated with drinking and driving isa global tragedy.Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive avehicle: judgment, muscular coordination, vision, andattentiveness.4-2