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TIPS ON SAFE AND SMOOTH OPERATION
1. Speeds on highways are higher than
those on regular roads, so there is
more danger. Also, a breakdown
on a highway represents a hazard
to other vehicles and can cause
an accident. Concentrate on safe
driving. Remember to perform daily
pre-operation inspections and use
highway driving techniques.
When performing daily pre-operation
inspections, perform the checks
shown in the table on the left with
particularly great care.
Daily Check (Preoperational Check)
→ Refer to page 7-26
Tires
• Check that there is ample
tread depth.
Engine
• Check that engine coolant
is not leaking from the
radiator and other parts of
the cooling system.
• Check that the engine
coolant level is high
enough.
• Check that the fan belt is
properly tensioned and
free of damage.
• Check that the engine oil
level is correct.
Fuel tank
• Check that the fuel level is
high enough.
3. Your sense of how fast you are
traveling becomes distorted on long
highway drives. Constantly keep an
eye on the speedometer, and maintain
a suitable headway distance.
Highways
2. When merging with traffic on a
highway, use the turn signal to
indicate your intentions ahead of time.
Speed up sufficiently when you are in
the acceleration lane. Pay attention to
vehicles behind you and to conditions
in the lane you are joining. Merge in
such a way that you do not obstruct
vehicles in the lane.
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