1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Owner's Manual - Page 184

"I'llbe careful'' isn'tthe right answer. What if there's an emergency, a need to take sudden action, when a child darts into the street? as A person with a higher BAC might not beable to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. There's something else about drinking and driving that many people don't know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person's systemcan make crash injuries worse. That's especially true for brain,spinal cord and heart injuries. That means thatif anyone who has been drinking -driver or passenger -- is in a crash, the chanceof being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if that personhad not been drinking. And we've already seen that the chance a crash itself is higher for of drinking drivers. A CAUTION: Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, and judgmentwill be affectedby even a small amount of alcohol. You could have a serious -- or even fatal -accident if you drive after drinking. Pleasedon't drink anddrive or ridewith a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in acab; or if you're with a group, designate a driver will not drink. who I CONTROL OF A VEHICLE You have three systems that makeyour vehicle gowhere you want it to go. They are thebrakes, the steeringand the accelerator. All three systems have to dotheir work at theplaces where the tires meetthe road. 170