RULES OF THE ROAD

(State of Colorado)

 

8. Safe driving tips

 

Everything that is contained in this manual is for the purpose of eliminating driver error. If you obey every highway rule and regulation, your chances of being involved in an accident will be greatly reduced. However, can you be certain that other drivers are following every rule and regulation? It is important that you become a defensive driver.

Defensive driving is driving to protect yourself and others from dangerous and unexpected driving situations as well as everyday driving.

 

8.1. Steering

Keep both hands on the steering wheel. The two most effective positions are 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock for vehicles without airbags and 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock for vehicles with airbags. When turning corners, use the “hand-overhand” or grip and slide method. Do not turn the wheel with the palm of your hand. Letting the wheel slip through your fingers could be dangerous.

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEERING LOCK: Never turn your vehicle’s ignition to the “lock” position while it is still in motion. This will cause the steering to lock if you turn the steering wheel and you will lose control of your vehicle.

STEERING LOCK OPERATION:

- The Transmission Park System - Park. Shift the transmission into the “park” position. Turn key to LOCK and remove.

- The Two-Hand Button System - Park. This system requires two hands. Depress button below the steering column. Turn key to LOCK and remove.

- The Lever System - Park. Depress lever located near the ignition. Turn key to LOCK and remove.

- The One-Hand Button System - Park. Depress button located near the ignition. Turn key to LOCK and remove.

- The Push-In System - Park. Turn key to OFF, push in. Turn key to LOCK and remove.

- The Turn and Remove System - Park. Turn key to LOCK and remove.

 

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