
Because night driving presents more hazards than driving in the daylight, here
are some important tips to remember:
- Slow down and keep more distance between you and other vehicles, as it may
be more difficult to see at night, especially in areas where there may not be
any street lights.
- Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare from other driver's headlights.
- Keep your headlights clean and properly aimed. Dirty or improperly aimed
headlights will make it much more difficult to see at night. Headlight operation
when using windshield wipers is mandatory in some states.
- Avoid staring directly at the headlights of oncoming vehicles. You could
be temporarily blinded, and it will take several seconds for your eyes to readjust
to the darkness.
Avoid braking or gear changing in corners, especially when roads are wet. Ideally,
corners should always be taken under gentle acceleration. If you follow these suggestions,
tire wear will be he ...
Rain and wet roads can make driving dangerous, especially if you are not prepared
for the slick pavement. Here are a few things to consider when driving in the rain:
A heavy rainfall will make it ...
See also:
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all
options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on the certification
label located on the driver’s (or ...
Engine overheat
If your temperature gauge indicates overheating, you experience a loss of power,
or hear loud pinging or knocking, the engine is probably too hot. If this happens,
you should:
1. Pull off the road ...
Cruise control system
➀ Cruise indicator
➁ SET indicator
The cruise control system allows you to program the vehicle to maintain a constant
speed without depressing the accelerator pedal.
This system is ...