Buick Enclave: Distracted Driving. Defensive Driving. Drunk Driving
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving.
Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local governments have enacted laws regarding driver distraction.
Become familiar with the local laws in your area.
To avoid distracted driving, always keep your eyes on the road, hands on the
wheel, and mind on the drive.
► Do not use a phone in demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to place or receive necessary phone calls.
► Watch the road. Do not read, take notes, or look up information on phones or other
electronic devices.
► Designate a front seat passenger to handle potential distractions.
► Become familiar with vehicle features before driving, such as programming favorite
radio stations and adjusting climate control and seat settings.
Program all trip information into any navigation device prior to driving.
► Wait until the vehicle is parked to retrieve items that have fallen to the floor.
► Stop or park the vehicle to tend to children.
► Keep pets in an appropriate carrier or restraint.
► Avoid stressful conversations while driving, whether with a passenger or on a
cell phone.
WARNING
Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting
in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.
Refer to the Infotainment section for more information on using that system,
including pairing and using a cell phone.
If equipped, refer to the navigation manual for information on that system, including
pairing and using a cell phone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving
defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts .
► Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are
going to be careless and make mistakes.
Anticipate what they might do and be ready.
► Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you.
► Focus on the task of driving.
Drunk Driving
Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy.
WARNING
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness,
and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol.
You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking.
Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking.
Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not
drink.
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Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control
a vehicle while driving.
Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Decid
Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder
while driving.
Follow these tips:
1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in
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It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here
are some things to know.
WARNING
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine
exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or
Memory Seats
On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on the driver door are used
to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and
power steering column, if available.
Storing Memory Positions
To save into memory:
1. Adjust the driver seat and seatbac
