Your Driving, the Road, and Your
Vehicle ..................................................... 276
Defensive Driving ...................................... 276
Drunken Driving ........................................ 277
Control of a Vehicle .................................. 280
Braking ...................................................... 280
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 281
Braking in Emergencies ............................. 283
Traction Control System (TCS) .................. 283
StabiliTrak
®
System ................................... 284
Panic Brake Assist .................................... 285
Steering .................................................... 285
Off-Road Recovery .................................... 288
Passing ..................................................... 288
Loss of Control .......................................... 290
Driving at Night ......................................... 291
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ............ 293
City Driving ............................................... 296
Freeway Driving ........................................ 297
Before Leaving on a Long Trip .................. 298
Highway Hypnosis ..................................... 299
Hill and Mountain Roads ........................... 300
Winter Driving ........................................... 302
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud,
Ice, or Snow .......................................... 306
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out ........... 307
Loading Your Vehicle ................................ 307
Towing ........................................................ 313
Towing Your Vehicle ................................. 313
Recreational Vehicle Towing ...................... 313
Towing a Trailer ........................................ 315
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