Driving information, Defensive driving, Drunk driving – GMC 2011 Sierra User Manual

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GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011

9-2

Driving and Operating

Towing

General Towing

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-90

Driving Characteristics and

Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-91

Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-95
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . 9-112
Trailer Sway

Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-124

Conversions and Add-Ons

Add-On Electrical

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-125

Adding a Snow Plow or

Similar Equipment . . . . . . . . 9-125

Pickup Conversion to

Chassis Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-129

Driving Information

Defensive Driving

Defensive driving means “always
expect the unexpected.” The first
step in driving defensively is to wear
the safety belt. See Safety Belts on
page 3‑11.

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WARNING

Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and other
drivers) are going to be careless
and make mistakes. Anticipate
what they might do and be ready.
In addition:

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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.

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WARNING (Continued)

Driver distraction can cause
collisions resulting in injury or
possible death. These simple
defensive driving techniques
could save your life.

Drunk Driving

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WARNING

Drinking and then driving is
very dangerous. Your reflexes,
perceptions, attentiveness, and
judgment can be affected by
even a small amount of alcohol.
You can have a serious — or
even fatal — collision if you drive
after drinking. Do not drink and
drive or ride with a driver who has
been drinking. Ride home in a
cab; or if you are with a group,
designate a driver who will not
drink.

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