Driving 97
DRIVING RESPONSIBLY
Staying Focused
As the driver, you are responsible for keeping yourself, your
passengers and others on the road safe by making sure you are
ready to focus on the task of driving. See pages 31 and 32 for
information on Impaired Driving and Distracted Driving.
Using Safety Restraints
You should also ensure that you and all of your passengers are
using seat belts, and all necessary restraints and child seats
properly. In addition, you should follow all safety precautions
about See the Seating and Safety Restraints section for more
information.
Passenger Safety
NEVER leave children unattended in the vehicle.
REASON: Children could play with vehicle controls,
which could result in serious bodily injury or death.
NEVER leave children, adults who normally require the
assistance of others, or pets in the vehicle in hot weather.
REASON: The temperature inside the vehicle can rise
quickly, which could lead to serious bodily harm or death.
Cargo
Before starting the vehicle, ensure that all cargo is properly
secured and not piled higher than the rear seatbacks.
REASON: Unsecured cargo that is piled higher than the
seatbacks can become projectiles during a collision, possibly
causing serious bodily injury or death.
If you have a CNG MV-1, the fuel tank cover reduces the
amount of cargo you can store in the area behind the seats.