Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle ............................................ 232
Driver Behavior ......................................... 232
Driving Environment .................................. 232
Vehicle Design .......................................... 232
Defensive Driving ...................................... 233
Drunken Driving ........................................ 234
Control of a Vehicle .................................. 237
Braking ...................................................... 237
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 238
Braking in Emergencies ............................. 240
Traction Control System (TCS) .................. 240
Steering .................................................... 241
Off-Road Recovery .................................... 244
Passing ..................................................... 244
Loss of Control .......................................... 246
Driving at Night ......................................... 247
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ............ 248
City Driving ............................................... 251
Freeway Driving ........................................ 252
Before Leaving on a Long Trip .................. 253
Highway Hypnosis ..................................... 254
Hill and Mountain Roads ........................... 255
Winter Driving ........................................... 257
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud,
Ice, or Snow .......................................... 261
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out ........... 262
Recovery Hook .......................................... 262
Loading Your Vehicle ................................ 264
Towing ........................................................ 270
Towing Your Vehicle ................................. 270
Recreational Vehicle Towing ...................... 270
Towing a Trailer ........................................ 274
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