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DRIVING ON HIGHWAY
The followings should be performed
for safe and dependable vehicle oper-
ation.
Before driving
More special care should be taken to
drive on highway than urban road.
Make sufficient inspection according
to “DAILY CHECK BEFORE DRI-
VING”.
Tire
Heat generation depends on vehicle
speeds and load weights. For the
vehicle which travels frequently on
highway, rib pattern tires are prefer-
able.
Frequently watch speedometer read-
ings in instrument panel.
Driving on highway
Driving on highway is more danger-
ous than the urban road, you should
be more alert and have a stable
preparations.
1. Speed perception
On highway, driver’s speed per-
ception is liable to become dull
because its road surface is even
and commands a wider prospect
than urban road.
Frequently watch speedometer
readings in instrument panel.
It is dangerous to drive your vehi-
cle with tires whose treads have
been worn out excessively,
because the vehicle may lose
traction.
Limit of use : The depth of the
tread grooves should be more
than 3.2
mm
.
CAUTION