Daewoo Novus F3CBF, Manual

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2-64 DRIVING
80Km/h
80M
MTB0443
MTB0442
(2) Braking distance
Braking efficiency is the most important thing
when driving on highway. When recognizing the
hazard ahead and preparing to apply the brake,
your reaction time will take about one second.
This means that your vehicle, if assumed to have
run at speed of 80km/h, will travel additional 20
to 30m the moment you applied the brake.
Therefore, you should maintain a safe follow-
ing distance.
(3) Distance between vehicles
Normally, the following distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle ahead depends on
vehicle speeds. A safe following distance of
about 80m should be maintained in 80km/h traf-
fic.
(4) Passing
To pass, increase your vehicle's speed by at
least 10km/h greater than the speed of the
vehicle ahead. Before preparing to pass, be sure
to check the traffic behind you and then pull out
into the left lane promptly with turn signal "ON".
(5) Turning on a curve
Generally curves of highway are given grade on
their either side. With a light movement of the
steering wheel the vehicle turns very easily.
Therefore, be careful of tire slippage when
applying the brake on a curve, especially in rainy
weather or on an icy road.
(6) Others
1. To enhance braking efficiency, use the
exhaust and engine brakes in combination.
2. Reckless steering may cause danger not
only to your own vehicle but also oncoming
vehicles.
3. In the event that a tire was punctured during
driving, hold the steering wheel firmly and
employ exhaust brake to slow down. Abrupt
braking can cause damage to tires.
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