Suzuki 1999 Baleno - Manual (Page 40)

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DRIVING TIPS AND SAFE DRIVING
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Long distance driving
1. Be sure to perform safety checks before
starting a trip.
2. Take rest at certain intervals to prevent
an accident which may occur when you
are sleepy or tired.
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Night time driving
1. Drive more slowly at night than in the
daytime, for the visual range is restricted
at night.
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2. Don't overtake other vehicles at night.
Darkness bothers your sense of speed
and hinders your judgement on the car-
to-car distance.
3. Don't use the high headlight beam unless
its use is inevitable. Its dazzle may blitz
the driver of the oncoming vehicle, thus
causing an accident.
4. Always keep the window glasses clean.
Don't operate the windshield wiper when
the windshield glass is dry or the wiper
blade and glass may get damaged.
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MARGIN FOR SAFETY
It is important to allow yourself a margin for
safety during driving so that you can cope with
erroneous or unexpected driving of other
drivers. For that, observe the following.
• Drive at a safe speed.
• Maintain a sufficient distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.
• Don't force yourself to overtake other
vehicles.
• Don't make quick start, hard steering or
sudden stops.
• Allow an ample time in the driving
schedule.
• Observe traffic rules and regulations.
CONCLUSION
A perfect driver does not exist. The endeavour
of every motorist should be to strive for
perfection. Safety consciousness not only
ensures your safety and the safety of other
road users, it also helps reduce the wear and
tear on your vehicle, prolongs its life, gives
more mileage and ensures a comfortable
driving experience.
Follow the do's and don'ts listed, and
driving will never be the same again.
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