Braking tips

WARNING

Never rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This can cause dangerous overheating of the brakes and needless wear on the brake pads and linings.

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Driving on grades
● Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift into lower gear (if necessary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the overheating of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not make sudden downshifts ...

Driving with a trailer
- You should allow for considerably more stopping distance when towing a trailer. Avoid sudden braking because it may result in skidding or jackknifing and loss of control. - Avoid abrupt star ...

Choosing a child restraint system
Choosing a child restraint system Choose a child restraint system that is appropriate for the child’s age and size (weight and height) in order to provide the child with proper protection. The child ...