Occupant safety reminders

Occupant safety reminders  - Occupant safety - Safety - Volvo XC90 Owners Manual - Volvo XC90

How safely you drive doesn't depend on how old you are but rather on:

• How well you see.
• Your ability to concentrate.
• How quickly you make decisions under stress to avoid an accident.

The tips listed below are suggestions to help you cope with the ever changing traffic environment.

• Never drink and drive.
• If you are taking any medication, consult your physician about its potential effects on your driving abilities.

• Take a driver-retraining course.
• Have your eyes checked regularly.
• Keep your windshield and headlights clean.
• Replace wiper blades when they start to leave streaks.
• Take into account the traffic, road, and weather conditions, particularly with regard to stopping distance.
• Never send text messages while driving.
• Refrain from using or minimize the use of a cell phone while driving.

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