Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual: Defensive Driving

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Defensive driving means "always expect the unexpected." The first step in driving defensively is to wear the seat belt. See Seat Belts.

Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes.
Anticipate what they might do and be ready.
Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you.
Focus on the task of driving.

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