2015 Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual - Page 144

Driving and Operating . 9-3 Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you. Focus on the task of driving. Control of a Vehicle Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving. Vacuum Assisted Brakes The brake booster aids braking by using engine vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However, greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be required to stop the vehicle and stopping distance will be longer. . Drunk Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average driver reaction time is about three-quarters of a second. In that time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency. Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include: . { 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. { Warning If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the brakes will not work. Braking will be harder. Steering Electric Power Steering The vehicle has electric power steering. It does not have power steering fluid. Regular maintenance is not required. Keep enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. Avoid needless heavy braking. Keep pace with traffic. . .