SAFETY - What to do before starting the vehicle driving. In addition to being an unsafe practice, it may be against local or federal ordinances to use cellular devices while operating the vehicle. driver is sure that certain parts and accessories are in working order. 1 What to do before starting the vehicle Do not drink alcohol and drive. Your reflexes, perceptions, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You could have a serious or even fatal accident, if you drive after drinking. Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Checks before you operate your vehicle.
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: Be sure to perform pre-trip inspections before starting and operating the vehicle. For your safety, as well as those around you, be a responsible driver: Safe Vehicle Operation Knows and understands how to operate the vehicle and all its controls Maintains the vehicle properly Uses driving skills wisely WARNING! If you drink alcohol, do not drive. Do not drive if you are tired, ill, or under emotional stress.
The use of alcohol, drugs, and certain medi- cations can impair perception, reactions, and driving ability. These circumstances can substantially increase the risk of an acci- dent. Failure to comply may result in death, personal injury, equipment or property dam- age. 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. This manual is not a training manual. It cannot tell you everything you need to know about driving your vehicle. For that you need a good training program or truck driving school. If you have not been trained, get the proper training before you drive. Only qualified drivers should drive this vehicle. WARNING! Do not text and drive. Your reaction time, perceptions and judgment can be affected while texting or using any other form of mo- bile messaging while driving. Failure to com- ply may result in death, personal injury, equipment or property damage.
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 Be aware of local regulations that may prohibit the use of cellular telephones while Y53-6096-1A1 (01/17) 23