Chevrolet 2010 Cobalt, Owner'S Manual

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Racing or Other Competitive Driving
See your warranty book before using your vehicle for
racing or other competitive driving. After reviewing your
warranty book, please see the GM Performance Parts
website or catalog and contact the race sanctioning
bodies, for example Sports Car Club of America
(SCCA) or Grand American, for parts and equipment
required for racing or other competitive driving.
Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving
because some drivers are likely to be impaired
— by
alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by
fatigue.
Night driving tips include:
. Drive defensively.
. Do not drink and drive.
. Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the inside
rearview mirror.
. Slow down and keep more space between you and
other vehicles because headlamps can only light
up so much road ahead.
. Watch for animals.
. When tired, pull off the road.
.
Do not wear sunglasses.
. Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps.
. Keep the windshield and all glass on your vehicle
clean
— inside and out.
.
Keep your eyes moving, especially during turns or
curves.
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime.
But, as we get older, these differences increase.
A 50-year-old driver might need at least twice as much
light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and
affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive
slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid
driving through large puddles and deep
‐ standing or
flowing water.
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