Cadillac XT4 - Distracted Driving; Defensive Driving; Control of a Vehicle; Braking

Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-15440913) - 2022 -
CRC - 5/13/21
DRIVING AND OPERATING 191
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Replace the vehicle's tyres with the
same TPC Spec number moulded
into the tyre's sidewall near the size.
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Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms and
can take your focus from the task of
driving. Exercise good judgement and
do not let other activities divert your
attention away from the road. Many
local governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep your
eyes on the road, keep your hands on
the steering wheel, and focus your
attention on driving.
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Do not use a phone in demanding
driving situations. Use a hands-free
method to place or receive
necessary phone calls.
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Watch the road. Do not read, take
notes, or look up information on
phones or other electronic devices.
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Designate a front seat passenger to
handle potential distractions.
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Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favourite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings. Program
all trip information into any
navigation device prior to driving.
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Wait until the vehicle is parked to
retrieve items that have fallen to
the floor.
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Stop or park the vehicle to tend to
children.
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Keep pets in an appropriate carrier
or restraint.
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Avoid stressful conversations while
driving, whether with a passenger or
on a mobile phone.
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Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injur y or death.
Focus your attention on driving.
Refer to the infotainment section for
more information on using that
system and the navigation system,
if equipped, including pairing and
using a mobile phone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always
expect the unexpected.” The first step
in driving defensively is to wear the
seat belt. See Seat Belts 0 49.
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Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and other
drivers) are going to be careless and
make mistakes. Anticipate what
they may do and be ready.
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Allow enough following distance
between you and the driver in front
of you.
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Focus on the task of driving.
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating are
important factors in helping to control
a vehicle while driving.
Braking
Braking action involves perception
time and reaction time. Deciding to
push the brake pedal is perception
time. Actually doing it is
reaction time.