START-UP 1 START-UP Safe Vehicle Operation or federal ordinances to use cellular devices while operating the vehicle. Introduction For your safety, as well as those around you, be a responsible driver: The following section covers start-up procedures for getting your vehicle ready for the road. If you drink alcohol, do not drive. Much has gone into the manufacturing of your vehicle including advanced engineering techniques, rigid quality control, and demanding inspections. These manufacturing processes will be enhanced by you, the safe driver, who observes the following: Do not drive if you are tired, ill, or under emotional stress.
Safe driving is only possible with the proper concentration on the driving task. Keep distraction to a minimum to improve your concentration. Examples of distractions may include radio controls, GPS navigation controls, cellular telephone calls, cellular text messages, reading or reaching for something on the floor. Minimizing your distractions will improve safe driving and will help avoid an accident involving death or personal injury. Knows and understands how to operate the vehicle and all its controls. Maintains the vehicle properly. Uses driving skills wisely.
For more information, refer to Department of Transportation Regulation 392.7, which states that interstate commercial motor vehicles are not to be driven unless the driver is sure that certain parts and accessories are in working order. Be aware of local regulations that may prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving. In addition to being an unsafe practice, it may be against local (04/13) Y53-1200-1B1 1-33